Snow and Extreme Cold Expected for Much of the Area

A winter storm with snow will continuing impacting primarily the southern portion of the region through Saturday night. Dangerously cold wind chills will conclude the event Saturday night and early Sunday. Click here for more details. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Jan 5:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Roaring Gap NC

Winter Storm Warning January 30, 05:24pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Extreme Cold Warning January 31, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 30, 05:24pm until February 1, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 13. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -18. Very windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Very windy, with a northwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Cold and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Windy.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 19. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 13. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -18. Very windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Very windy, with a northwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Windy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Roaring Gap NC
 36.41°N 80.96°W (Elev. 3054 ft)
4:30 pm EST Jan 30, 2026
5pm EST Jan 30, 2026-6pm EST Feb 6, 2026
 
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