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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Toxaway NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Toxaway NC
 35.12°N 82.92°W (Elev. 2822 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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