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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	N 18 G 36 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	11°F (-12°C)
Last update	23 Feb 11:54 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Leicester NC

This Afternoon
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
and Blustery
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 49 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Rain Likely
then Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain Likely
Friday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a north northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.