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Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.41 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 10:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Jefferson NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Jefferson NC
 36.41°N 81.5°W (Elev. 3104 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 pm EDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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