Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm
Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Henderson-Oxford Airport (KHNZ)
Lat: 36.36°NLon: 78.53°WElev: 515ft.
Fair
19°F
-7°C
| Humidity | 44% |
| Wind Speed | NW 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.21 in |
| Dewpoint | 1°F (-17°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 12°F (-11°C) |
| Last update | 29 Jan 5:15 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ENE Ridgeway NC
Winter Storm Watch January 30, 04:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Today
High: 32 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance SnowFriday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
SunnySunday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 5. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 22. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Ridgeway NC
36.43°N 78.25°W (Elev. 407 ft)
36.43°N 78.25°W (Elev. 407 ft)
5:20 am EST Jan 29, 2026
5am EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
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