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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.54 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Dec 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 15. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 21. Light south wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Light southwest wind.

    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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 15. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 21. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.64°N 78.45°W (Elev. 299 ft)
8:52 am EST Dec 15, 2025
9am EST Dec 15, 2025-6pm EST Dec 21, 2025
 
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