Forecast Last Updated at Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:04PM

Cooler Ahead; Flurries Late Wed.

After a rather mild day in western NC big changes are on the horizon for Wednesday. For daytime Wednesday, temperatures cool down quite a bit and by Wednesday night, a wintry mix is possible. The higher elevations may see some accumulating snow Wednesday night into Thursday but only a dusting is possible in the valleys. Thursday is much colder and windy as well. Seasonal temperatures and sunshine are expected for Friday and Saturday. Sunday is an OK day as well but clouds increase and a wintry mix is possible late Sunday night into Monday morning.

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Tuesday Hi: 68 Lo: 43 Increasing clouds; NW wind 5-10 mph

Wednesday Hi: 56 Lo: 30 Mostly cloudy; Spotty AM rain possible; Greater coverage of rain Wednesday evening, changing to snow showers or flurries late Wed. night; Light NW wind becoming SE

Thursday Hi: 37 Lo: 22 AM flurries or snow showers; Clearing; Colder; Blustery; NW wind 15-25 mph & gusty

Friday Hi: 46 Lo: 25 Becoming clear; Seasonal temperatures

Saturday Hi: 46 Lo: 34 Increasing PM clouds; Rain or a wintry mix possible Saturday night

Further Out

Sunday - Occasional daytime rain; Some wintry mix is not out of the question; High in the lower 40s; Low in the mid 30s
Monday - Mostly cloudy; A few rain or snow showers possible; High in the lower 40s; Low in the mid 20s

Forecast Discussion

We just experienced the warmest temperatures since the end of November. That was quickly followed by a cold front that moved through earlier this afternoon. The front puts an end to the warm temperatures. You'll notice the chillier air Wednesday and low pressure will form to our south Wednesday with isolated rain showers possible and more widespread rain Wednesday night. Colder air will continue to filter in Wednesday night and the rain could change to snow before it ends Thursday morning. Higher elevations could see some accumulations but we don't expect accumulations for the valleys at this time.

Thursday is cold and blustery with a few snow showers possible. High pressure controls Friday and Saturday with seasonably cool temperatures and sunshine. Low pressure will move from the central Plains to the Ohio Valley Sunday and bring rain and possibly a wintry mix. Low pressure looks to form to our south Monday bringing the possibility for a wintry mix. Forecast confidence for Sunday and Monday is low at this time so stay tuned.

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