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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 coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Feb 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Longtown NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Longtown NC
 35.77°N 81.91°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
Last Update:
9:44 pm EST Feb 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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