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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 2:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Willow Spring NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Willow Spring NC
 35.59°N 78.65°W (Elev. 279 ft)
2:06 am EST Jan 20, 2026
2am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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