Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.23 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 1 Apr 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Pensacola NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Pensacola NC
 35.78°N 82.35°W (Elev. 4104 ft)
10:33 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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