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Wet Pattern Continues From the Northwest To Rockies; Major Storm System To Develop On Thursday Across Southern Plains

A vigorous system will slide from the Northwest to the Rockies on Wednesday to keep intact the wet pattern across the extended region. Heavy to excessive rain, intense mountain snow and high winds are possible before the next system arrives on Friday. The same system will evolve into a major storm on Thursday across the southern Plains for a widespread rain event for the South and East. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Dec 3:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Crabtree Bald NC

Winter Weather Advisory until December 12, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 12, 10:00am

    NOW until
    10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 23 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 45 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 48 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 37 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers after 2pm. High near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain and
    Breezy

    High: 48 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 41 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then showers likely, mainly between 8am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers after 2pm. High near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then showers likely, mainly between 8am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Crabtree Bald NC
 35.66°N 82.86°W (Elev. 3438 ft)
Last Update:
3:40 am EST Dec 12, 2018
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Dec 12, 2018-6pm EST Dec 18, 2018
 
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