Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 7:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Rutherford College NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rutherford College NC
 35.76°N 81.55°W (Elev. 1204 ft)
6:11 pm EST Feb 24, 2026
7pm EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 3, 2026
 
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