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Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week

A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Vashti NC

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, mainly after 1pm. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance
    Snow/Sleet
    then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sleet. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 26 °F

    Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, mainly after 1pm. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Sleet. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Vashti NC
 36.08°N 81.06°W (Elev. 1614 ft)
Last Update:
10:30 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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