Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 5:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Willow Spring NC

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Willow Spring NC
 35.59°N 78.65°W (Elev. 279 ft)
1:15 am EST Jan 19, 2026
5am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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