In The News 2 February 2026

National Weather Service issues hazardous weather statement

The Highland County Press - Staff Photo -
Canada geese find open water amid the ice at Rocky Fork Lake's East Shore this week. (Angie Matticks/The Highland County Press.)

Just as Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday, Feb. 2, the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather statement for Highland and surrounding counties.

Very light snow is possible on Monday which could cause some slick spots. Accumulating snow is expected Tuesday. Snow is likely again Thursday night into Friday.

Forecast

Today – A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 11am, then a slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -2. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight – A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of flurries between 9pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday – Snow likely, mainly after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Night – A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday – Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Thursday – Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Thursday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Friday – A chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

Saturday – NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Sunday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

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