Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast and Breezy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 22 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 23 Feb 3:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Swannanoa NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Swannanoa NC
 35.62°N 82.37°W (Elev. 2421 ft)
1:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
4pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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