Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week
A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)
Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.
Overcast
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 80% |
| Wind Speed | W 12 G 17 mph |
| Barometer | 30.13 in |
| Dewpoint | 31°F (-1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 22 Jan 6:35 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
Jefferson, Ashe County Airport NC
Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
Today
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Increasing
CloudsFriday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 17 °F
Chance Snow
Monday
High: 20 °F
Cold
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet before 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
Jefferson, Ashe County Airport NC
36.42°N 81.41°W (Elev. 2687 ft)
36.42°N 81.41°W (Elev. 2687 ft)
6:30 am EST Jan 22, 2026
6am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
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