Accumulating Snow Across the Mountains Late Wednesday into Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the northern mountains, with 1-3" possible in the mountains further south. Rain will transition to snow in the lowlands Wednesday evening, with up to 1" in some locations. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pineville, Kee Field Airport (KI16)

Lat: 37.6° N Lon: 81.56° W Elev: 1785 ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 4:55 am EST
Detailed forecast for

McDowell County

Today
Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Temperature falling into the lower 40s this afternoon. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Total snow accumulation around an inch. Much colder with lows around 16. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow, mainly in the morning. Much colder with highs in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as zero.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Cold with lows around 14. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Light snow accumulation possible. Not as cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening. Colder with lows around 15. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Cold. Highs in the mid 20s. Lows around 15.
Martin Luther King Jr Day And Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. Lows 10 to 15.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s.



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