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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Morganton-Lenoir Airport (KMRN)

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

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Apr 5:15 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Burke Mountains

Today

Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

Saturday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Tuesday

Showers likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.