Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NC

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow and freezing rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Clayton NC
 35.66°N 78.48°W (Elev. 299 ft)
12:11 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
2pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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