Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

Lat: 35.82° N Lon: 81.61° W Elev: 1227 ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 5:15 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Greater Caldwell

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. West winds around 5 mph this morning, becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Christmas Day
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling into the upper 30s in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.



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