Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 77.89°WElev: 161ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Rocky Mount NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 45. Light southwest wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 45. Light southwest wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rocky Mount NC
 35.98°N 77.81°W (Elev. 121 ft)
6:21 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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