Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 78.33°WElev: 341ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 28 Jan 10:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Franklinton NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 10. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 10. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 10. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 10. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Franklinton NC
 36.11°N 78.44°W (Elev. 400 ft)
6:50 pm EST Jan 28, 2026
10pm EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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