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

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Mostly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 23 Feb 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Salisbury NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Salisbury NC
 35.7°N 80.53°W (Elev. 801 ft)
1:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
1pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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