Forecast Last Updated at Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6:47PM

Perhaps A Flurry; Getting Colder

Rain this morning mixed with and changed to snow or a mix of snow and rain at times before tapering off and ending. Higher elevations received mostly snow, with up to 4 inches atop places like Beech Mountain. Clouds linger tonight with a leftover flurry possible. Cold and gusty NW winds arrive overnight, and taper off on a noticeably colder Friday. Skies clear Friday morning, and stay clear through Saturday.

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Thursday Hi: 43 Lo: 26 Generally overcast with a passing flurry; NW wind increasing to 10-20 mph gusting to 40 mph

Friday Hi: 33 Lo: 17 Clearing skies; Much colder; NW wind 10-20 mph, gusting to 40 mph; Wind becoming calm overnight

Saturday Hi: 42 Lo: 26 Generally sunny; Cold; Partly cloudy Saturday night; South wind 5-10 mph

Sunday Hi: 53 Lo: 34 Partly to mostly cloudy; Milder temperatures by afternoon

Monday Hi: 56 Lo: 36 Mostly sunny; Another step milder

Further Out

Tuesday - Increasing clouds; Relatively pleasant; High in the upper 50s; Low near 40 degrees
Wednesday - Increasing clouds; Light rain possible late; Turning cooler Wed. night; High in the mid 50s; Low near 40 degrees

Forecast Discussion

The final wave of low-pressure along a pesky frontal boundary will exit tonight. A lingering snow flurry is not out of the question as colder air filters into the High Country.

After the precipitation, a high pressure moves in over the Great Lakes bringing cool temperatures and breezy winds tonight and early tomorrow. With the high pressure, skies clear and stay clear through Saturday. The high pressure moves off the east coast Sunday, bringing warmer temperatures, and a tad more moisture, enough for clouds.

A weaker high pressure develops over the Southeast, and sticks around through Tuesday, clearing skies once again. The next chance of rain comes late Wednesday.

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