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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 29 Dec 4:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Granite Falls NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light west wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Granite Falls NC
 35.8°N 81.43°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
4:03 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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