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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

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Glade Valley NC

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Glade Valley NC
 36.46°N 81.04°W (Elev. 2864 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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