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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 12 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 21 Jan 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Kawana NC

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow and sleet likely before 2pm, then snow between 2pm and 4pm, then snow and freezing rain after 4pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and freezing rain before 3am, then freezing rain between 3am and 5am, then freezing rain and sleet after 5am. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 26 °F

    Wintry Mix

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west northwest wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Snow and sleet likely before 2pm, then snow between 2pm and 4pm, then snow and freezing rain after 4pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow and freezing rain before 3am, then freezing rain between 3am and 5am, then freezing rain and sleet after 5am. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Kawana NC
 35.97°N 81.1°W (Elev. 1391 ft)
Last Update:
12:48 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 27, 2026
 
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