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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 3:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Mount Sterling NC

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am. Widespread dense fog between 3am and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Dense Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Widespread dense fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Dense Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 3pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am. Widespread dense fog between 3am and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Widespread dense fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 3pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Mount Sterling NC
 35.75°N 83.16°W (Elev. 4150 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Dec 25, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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