Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 10:35 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 sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of freezing rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of freezing rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of freezing rain after 4am, mixing with snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  High near 29. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 10pm, then freezing rain.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Freezing
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. The freezing rain could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 33 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of freezing rain before 1am, then a slight chance of snow between 1am and 2am, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of freezing rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of freezing rain after 4am, mixing with snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 29. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow before 10pm, then freezing rain. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 3pm, then rain and snow after 3pm. The freezing rain could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
7:03 am EST Jan 22, 2026
10am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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