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 coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Feb 6:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Granite Quarry NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 5am.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 5am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Granite Quarry NC
 35.64°N 80.34°W (Elev. 699 ft)
6:49 am EST Feb 23, 2026
6am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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