Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jan 3:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow and freezing rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Cloudy then
    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all freezing rain after 7pm. The freezing rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.7 to 0.9 of an inch possible.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Heavy
    Freezing Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain before 11am, then rain. The rain and freezing rain could be heavy at times.  High near 40. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all freezing rain after 7pm. The freezing rain could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.7 to 0.9 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain before 11am, then rain. The rain and freezing rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
12:58 am EST Jan 23, 2026
4am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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