Back-to-Back Winter Storms Across the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather Threat in the Midwest

A late-season winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, significant sleet, and disruptive icing to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes into the morning; and will be followed by another storm. Severe thunderstorms continue across the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes through tonight, before bringing a round of freezing rain and sleet Friday morning across northern New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Apr 4:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Max Patch NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 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 70. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 49. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 54. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Saturday
A 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 70. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 49. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 54. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Max Patch NC
 35.8°N 82.96°W (Elev. 4022 ft)
6:19 am EDT Apr 3, 2026
7am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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