Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Dec 5:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light south wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.64°N 78.48°W (Elev. 299 ft)
4:52 pm EST Dec 15, 2025
6pm EST Dec 15, 2025-6pm EST Dec 22, 2025
 
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