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Blizzard Conditions Continue Tonight Across Coastal Maine; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains Tuesday

Heavy snow and strong winds will continue into Tuesday morning across Maine as the major winter storm departs off the coast. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern High Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 17 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1023.0 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 23 Feb 8:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sams Gap NC

Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 09:25pm until February 24, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 09:25pm until February 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sams Gap NC
 35.95°N 82.58°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
6:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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