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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Snow

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Upton NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clearing Late

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Upton NC
 36.09°N 81.67°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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