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Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Nov 4:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Sparta NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 55. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 51. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. Light southeast wind.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 55. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 51. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Sparta NC
 36.54°N 81.2°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 pm EST Nov 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Nov 24, 2025-6pm EST Nov 30, 2025
 
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