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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Airy/Surry County Airport (KMWK)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 80.55°WElev: 1224ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Nov 1:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Ararat NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Veterans Day
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Ararat NC
 36.36°N 80.58°W (Elev. 1109 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EST Nov 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Nov 9, 2025-6pm EST Nov 15, 2025
 
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