Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43° N Lon: 81.94° W Elev: 1079 ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Feb 7:55 am EST
Detailed forecast for

McDowell Mountains

Today
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds, becoming east around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Patchy fog. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Saturday
Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 40s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.



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