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A Taste Of Winter

A strong cold front will sweep through the East and South over the next two days to deliver a taste of winter. Initially rain is expected across the two regions, before a wintry mix of mainly snow develops and expands behind the cold front. Some snow accumulations are possible from Texas to the Northeast. Also, well below average temperatures are likely in the Upper Midwest through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Fog/Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 10 Dec 3:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Roaring Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Patchy Fog

    Low: 43 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 54. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Showers

    High: 54 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet. Low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain then
    Wintry Mix

    Low: 34 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. High near 40. North wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 40 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 26 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    Sunny

    High: 36 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of freezing rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Freezing Rain

    Low: 27 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 11am and noon, then rain likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

    High: 38 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 37 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 54. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet. Low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. High near 40. North wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of freezing rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 11am and noon, then rain likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Roaring Gap NC
 36.41°N 80.96°W (Elev. 3054 ft)
Last Update:
3:01 am EST Dec 10, 2019
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Dec 10, 2019-6pm EST Dec 16, 2019
 
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