Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)
Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.
A Few Clouds
37°F
3°C
| Humidity | 41% |
| Wind Speed | NW 15 G 18 mph |
| Barometer | 29.72 in |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 15 Jan 8:15 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles SSW Clayton NC
Today
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 21 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain/SnowSunday
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
M.L.King Day
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 20 early. Light southwest wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Clayton NC
35.6°N 78.49°W (Elev. 299 ft)
35.6°N 78.49°W (Elev. 299 ft)
7:49 am EST Jan 15, 2026
8am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
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