Significant Snow and Extreme Cold Expected for Much of the Area

Another winter storm will impact much of the region Friday through Saturday night. For this one, only snow is expected. Dangerously cold wind chills will conclude the event Saturday night and early Sunday. Click here for more details. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 29 Jan 4:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Creston NC

Extreme Cold Watch January 31, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 30, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 10. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 13. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Blustery.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 10. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 13. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Creston NC
 36.43°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
4:30 pm EST Jan 29, 2026
4pm EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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