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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY)

Lat: 36.05°NLon: 79.47°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Burlington NC

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 3 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: Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Burlington NC
 36.07°N 79.45°W (Elev. 699 ft)
12:11 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
1pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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