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.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Nov 6:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Ararat NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 24 °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 26. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 26 °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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. 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 26. Light southwest wind.
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 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
Ararat NC
 36.4°N 80.57°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
6:30 pm EST Nov 9, 2025
6pm EST Nov 9, 2025-6pm EST Nov 16, 2025
 
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