Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sandy Springs NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Showers. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Sandy Springs NC
 35.21°N 81.97°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
6:20 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
7am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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