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Rain and Mountain Snow in the West; Lake Effect Snow in the Northeast

A strong system will spread lower elevation rain and mountain snow across the Southwest U.S., Great Basin, and Central Rockies into this weekend. Moisture from this western system will combine with a cold Canadian front to produce snow for portions of the Midwest this weekend. Meanwhile, unsettled conditions in the Northeast will continue to produce lake effect snow, heavy at times. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 81.61°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 10:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Linville Gorge NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Cloudy

    Low: 33 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    High: 49 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 25 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 44 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 26 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    High: 46 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 35 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

    High: 49 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers before 2am, then a chance of rain between 2am and 3am. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 42 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 11 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers before 2am, then a chance of rain between 2am and 3am. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Linville Gorge NC
 35.93°N 81.92°W (Elev. 2667 ft)
Last Update:
9:50 pm EST Jan 21, 2021
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Jan 21, 2021-6pm EST Jan 28, 2021
 
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