Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 14 Mar 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W West Jefferson NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 54. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 54. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles W West Jefferson NC
 36.39°N 81.58°W (Elev. 4203 ft)
8:01 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
11pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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