Gaffney, SC

4:27 PM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 853 ft
Lon: 81.6° W
Lat: 35.1° N
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Weather Summary
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Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Gaffney Weather at a Glance
Updated 4:20 PM EST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
42.3 °F
Feels Like 42 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
7:16 AM
6:05 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 20 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Chance of Rain 32 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 47 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 58 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of Rain 61 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.18 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
26%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Temperature
Windchill
42 °F
Dew Point
10 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from NW
Wind Gust
3.0 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
3.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
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Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 20. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph...becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday through Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 29340
Sunday, 12
Clear
42 | 20 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
49 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
47 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
58 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
61 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
58 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
54 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows around 20. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 5 36 | 1 36 | 4 26 | 9
Wind 9 mph NW 9 mph NW 8 mph WNW 4 mph NW
Humidity 52% 23% 26% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 4% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:16 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Monday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph...becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 10 42 | 10 45 | 14 35 | 20
Wind 1 mph West 4 mph North 5 mph SSW 3 mph South
Humidity 60% 27% 29% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 6% 19% 47% 81%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:15 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 24 43 | 28 44 | 32 37 | 32
Wind 6 mph SW 8 mph SSW 3 mph SSW 2 mph South
Humidity 66% 55% 61% 81%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 96% 90% 81% 79%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:14 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 32 51 | 35 51 | 39 46 | 40
Wind 2 mph West 0 mph NW 1 mph South 0 mph South
Humidity 87% 56% 65% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 77% 51% 29% 39%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:08 PM
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Thursday
chancerain Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 42 | 40 55 | 44 53 | 48 48 | 47
Wind 1 mph ESE 4 mph East 6 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 67% 82% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 61% 87% 89% 88%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
6:09 PM
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Friday through Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 44 56 | 39 49 | 32 40 | 29
Wind 6 mph SW 8 mph NNW 8 mph NNW 6 mph North
Humidity 93% 55% 52% 69%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 82% 41% 45% 34%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
6:09 PM
Source: NWS at 3:11 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cherokee
Friday through Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 27 49 | 30 48 | 32 40 | 29
Wind 5 mph North 1 mph North 2 mph SSW 6 mph North
Humidity 77% 48% 55% 69%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 33% 34% 34%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
6:09 PM
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February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGSP) 54 °F 33 °F
Record (KGSP) 75 °F (1987) 13 °F (1968)
Yesterday 48 °F 23 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 29
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:16 AM EST 6:05 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:50 AM EST 6:31 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:20 AM EST 7:01 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:50 AM EST 7:31 PM EST
Moon 11:45 PM EST 9:49 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 41m
Length of Day
10h 49m
Tomorrow will be 1m 59s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 70% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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State Highs State Lows
50 °F
Walterboro
48 °F
Charleston
48 °F
Moncks Corner
46 °F
Sumter
46 °F
Barnwell
17 °F
Lancaster
18 °F
Greenwood
19 °F
Rock Hill
19 °F
Greenville/Spartanburg
19 °F
Darlington
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Shelby 41 °F Clear 4:15 PM EST
Spartanburg 43 °F Clear 4:35 PM EST
Gastonia 43 °F Clear 3:54 PM EST
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 308° (NW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Blacksburg, SC 42.3 °F 42 °F 10 °F 26% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 785 ft 4:20 PM EST Normal
Thickety Mtn., Gaffney, SC 42.5 °F 38 °F 11 °F 27% NW  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 912 ft 4:26 PM EST Rapid Fire
Cleveland County, Grover, NC 41.7 °F 42 °F 10 °F 27% WNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 758 ft 4:24 PM EST Normal  
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC 41.9 °F 37 °F 11 °F 28% WNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 912 ft 4:27 PM EST Rapid Fire
Coggins Farm, Spartanburg, SC 43.1 °F 43 °F 10 °F 25% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 771 ft 4:23 PM EST Normal  
Cannons Campground, Spartanburg, SC 44.3 °F 44 °F 16 °F 32% NW  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 850 ft 4:01 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Hills of Cliffside, Cliffside, NC 43.5 °F 44 °F 20 °F 38% WNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 962 ft 4:26 PM EST Rapid Fire  
RAWS KINGS MOUNTAIN SC, Grover, NC 43 °F 40 °F 10 °F 25% West  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 819 ft 3:42 PM EST MADIS
Maw's, Shelby, NC 41.3 °F 41 °F 11 °F 29% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 818 ft 4:24 PM EST Normal  
North Shelby, Shelby, NC 43.4 °F 40 °F 12 °F 28% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 843 ft 4:27 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Moss Lake, Cherryville, NC 47.1 °F 45 °F -11 °F 11% WNW  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 755 ft 4:26 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Henry Knob, Clover, SC 41.9 °F 37 °F 14 °F 32% WNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 830 ft 4:25 PM EST Normal  
Fairforest, Spartanburg, SC 42.2 °F 39 °F 8 °F 24% WNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 870 ft 4:26 PM EST Normal
I-26 at Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC 41.7 °F 42 °F 5 °F 21% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 779 ft 4:26 PM EST Rapid Fire
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural , York, SC 45.0 °F 45 °F 15 °F 29% NE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 705 ft 4:26 PM EST Rapid Fire
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:07 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Increased fire danger from 10 am EST this morning
through this evening...

Gusty northwest winds will continue to usher in a very dry and
cold air mass across the area today. Very low dewpoints will result in
relative humidity falling to 15 to 25 percent this afternoon
across the foothills and Piedmont of the western Carolinas and northeast
Georgia and the southern mountains of North Carolina. Northwest
winds of 10 to 15 mph... with gusts around 20 mph will combine with
the low relative humidity and dry fuels to enhance the potential for
the spread of wildfire.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn today. If you do burn... use extreme caution since fires
can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.


Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:09 am EST on February 12, 2012

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/gsp

**********************24 hour snowfall**********************

Location 24 hour time/date comments
                       snowfall of
                       (inches) measurement

Georgia

... Rabun County...
Dillard T 700 am 2/12 1 NNW cocorahs


North Carolina

... Avery County...
Flat Springs 2.3 700 am 2/12 1 E coop
Flat Springs 2.3 700 am 2/12 3 NE cocorahs
Beech Mountain 6.0 730 am 2/12 coop
Linville 6.0 700 am 2/12 spotter
Sugar Mountain 5.0 800 am 2/12 spotter
Banner Elk 2.5 800 am 2/12 coop
Newland 2.0 800 am 2/12 3 SW spotter
Spruce Pine T 645 am 2/12 2 NE coop (a good dusting)

... Buncombe County...
Barnardsville T 700 am 2/12 2 se coop
Leicester 3.6 700 am 2/12 6 NW cocorahs
Candler 3.0 100 am 2/12
Leicester 1.6 700 am 2/12 2 se cocorahs
Weaverville 0.7 700 am 2/12 4 N cocorahs

... Graham County...
Stecoah 0.5 730 am 2/12 coop

... Haywood County...
Canton 1.5 700 am 2/12 10 S cocorahs
Canton 0.6 700 am 2/12 8 SSE cocorahs
Maggie Valley 0.7 700 am 2/12 3 NE cocorahs
Waynesville 2.0 700 am 2/12 4 E cocorahs

... Henderson County...
Edneyville T 700 am 2/12 spotter had light dusting

... Macon County...
Franklin T 700 am 2/12 7 E cocorahs

... Madison County...
Sams Gap 9.0 100 am 2/12 spotter says 6 to 9 inches
Cold Spring 9.0 900 PM 2/11 spotter drifty 8 to 9 at Haywood border
Mars Hill 2.3 700 am 2/12 5 NNE cocorahs
Marshall 3.0 700 am 2/12 coop
Marshall 1.0 700 am 2/12 5 WNW cocorahs

... Mitchell County...
Bakersville 4.0 100 am 2/12 4 NE spotter
Bakersville 2.0 100 am 2/12 spotter
Bakersville 1.2 700 am 2/12 5 N cocorahs
Bakersville 1.0 700 am 2/12 3 se cocorahs
Spruce Pine T 645 am 2/12 2 NE coop

... Polk County...
Columbus T 700 am 2/12 7 ESE cocorahs

... Swain County...
oconaluftee 1.0 700 am 2/12 coop

... Transylvania County...
Lake Toxaway T 811 am 2/12 2 SW coop

... Yancey County...
Burnsville 1.0 700 am 2/12 7 SSW cocorahs
Burnsville 1.2 700 am 2/12 7 W cocorahs
Mt Mitchell 6.0 735 am 2/12 coop

South Carolina

... Greenville County...
Travelers Rest T 700 am 2/12 9 N cocorahs


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