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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

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light south wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light south wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Richfield NC
 35.51°N 80.19°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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