Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Light Drizzle

47°F

8°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Nov 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Altamont NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am.  Patchy fog between 1am and 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am. Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Altamont NC
 35.95°N 81.94°W (Elev. 3097 ft)
5:49 pm EST Nov 12, 2026
1am EST Nov 13, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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