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Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 11:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 19. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW South Mountains NC
 35.62°N 81.73°W (Elev. 2536 ft)
Last Update:
6:24 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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