Forecast Last Updated at Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 12:51PM
Snow's Done; Very Cold
The northwest flow snow shower engine has shut down, and now it's going to be bright and sunny for the afternoon. It’s going to be very cold and windy through tonight, although not as windy as last night. Monday starts out with sunshine, but clouds increase quickly during the afternoon. Just a bit of light snow will be possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Sunday Hi: 26 Lo: 13  Bright sunshine for the afternoon; Very cold; Continued windy with NW wind 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 mph  |
Monday Hi: 39 Lo: 28 Increasing clouds late; Light snow or flurries possible late Monday night; NW wind 10-20 mph becoming south 5-10 mph |
Tuesday Hi: 41 Lo: 31 Early flurries changing to drizzle, or perhaps some freezing drizzle at night; South wind 5-15 mph becoming NW at night |
Wednesday Hi: 50 Lo: 32 Early clouds giving way to sunshine; A bit milder |
Thursday Hi: 47 Lo: 34 Rain arriving; Rain could begin briefly as freezing rain early Thursday morning |
Further Out
Friday - AM drizzle or mountaintop flurries possible; Becoming partly cloudy; High in the mid 40s; Low in the upper 20s
Saturday - Scattered clouds; Seasonable; High in the mid 40s; Low in the upper 20s
Forecast Discussion
Snow showers and flurries have now ended, and morning low temperatures were the coldest of the season so far. A sampling of overnight low temperatures include 8 in Boone, 6 in Banner Elk, 9 in West Jefferson, 12 in Spruce Pine, 10 in Sparta, and (drumroll please), minus 1 atop Beech Mountain.
Snow amounts vary widely around the area, but generally follow the outlined snow totals that we’ve had in the forecast. Click over to our Facebook page for a listing of our friends’ snow reports.
Skies will be sunny for the afternoon and clear tonight along with continued cold and rather windy conditions.
Monday begins with some sunshine, although clouds will be increasing during the afternoon ahead the next weakening weather system that will be sliding across the Gulf Coast states. A bit of light snow is expected late Monday night into Tuesday morning, perhaps ending as some drizzle or freezing drizzle late Tuesday or Tuesday night. Any snow accumulations are expected to be light for Valentine's Day, probably staying in the dusting category.
Wednesday will be governed by high pressure, and sunshine will give temperatures a nice boost back a little above normal. A stronger storm system coming out of the southern Plains will propel a cold front into the area on Thursday, along with a slug of rain.
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