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
Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)
Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.
Overcast
35°F
2°C
| Humidity | 42% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.14 in |
| Dewpoint | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 22 Jan 12:35 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NNW Purlear NC
Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Increasing
CloudsFriday
High: 44 °F
Slight Chance
RainFriday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
SnowSaturday
High: 26 °F
Snow/Sleet
Likely then
Snow/SleetSaturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Sleet then
Snow/SleetSunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Sleet before 1pm, then snow and sleet likely. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Purlear NC
36.24°N 81.4°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
36.24°N 81.4°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
12:30 am EST Jan 22, 2026
12am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
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