Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport (KSYM)

Lat: 38.22° N Lon: 83.59° W Elev: 1047 ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 5:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Rowan County

Early This Morning
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Today
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s valleys and in the mid 50s ridges. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers overnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.



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