Significant Winter Storm Impacts Eastern NC This Weekend

A historic winter storm is forecast to impact eastern North Carolina this weekend. Significant snow totals are likely, with the potential for the first 12"+ accumulations since Dec '89 or Mar '80. High winds and coastal flooding are expected. Prolonged dangerous cold weather will persist well into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Martin County Airport (KMCZ)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 75ft.

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 31 Jan 1:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Bethel NC

Cold Weather Advisory January 31, 02:17am until January 31, 07:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 31, 02:17am until February 1, 07:00pm
Extreme Cold Warning January 31, 07:00pm until February 2, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
Extreme Cold Warning
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 31, 02:17am until January 31, 07:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning January 31, 02:17am until February 1, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bethel NC
 35.8°N 77.37°W (Elev. 49 ft)
1:36 am EST Jan 31, 2026
2am EST Jan 31, 2026-6pm EST Feb 6, 2026
 
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