Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fog

61°F

16°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	5 May 6:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Asheville NC

Today
High: 79 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.