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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Glenwood NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Glenwood NC
 35.61°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1886 ft)
Last Update:
7:04 am EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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