Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Whitetop VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Whitetop VA
 36.67°N 81.63°W (Elev. 2972 ft)
9:26 am EDT Mar 25, 2026
10am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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