Water Temperature of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 7:30 PM EST
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Local Points of Interest
River Arts DistrictStation Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,995 feet
Nearest Address:
98 Desota St
Asheville, NC 28806
Buncombe County
GPS Coordinates: 35.585, -82.5686111
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Weather for Asheville, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 27°F
L: 17°F

Tue
H: 43°F
L: 16°F

Wed
H: 49°F
L: 35°F

Thu
H: 51°F
L: 41°F

Fri
H: 48°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 5:52 PM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:55 AM - 8:25 AM5:22 PM - 7:52 PM
Minor Periods
9:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 1:24PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:24 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations mainly between 1 and 3 inches in the valleys. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches in the higher elevations, mainly along the Tennessee border. Winds at the highest elevations gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind chills as cold as 5 degrees below 0 early Monday morning. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Snow will make many roads impassable. The weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 9:35PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:35 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations mainly between 1 and 3 inches in the valleys. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches in the higher elevations, mainly along the Tennessee border. Winds at the highest elevations gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind chills as cold as 5 degrees below zero early Monday morning. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Snow will make many roads impassable. The weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 12:58PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Occasional Snow showers will move into the region this afternoon and evening and continue through Monday night. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches from 2000 to 4000 feet. From 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet. Northwest winds gusting to around 40 mph. Wind chill values will drop to 5 to 10 degrees below zero across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Far east Tennessee Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow and ice covered road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:16AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Occasional showers will continue through tonight. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches from 2000 to 4000 feet and 2 to 4 inches above 4000 feet. Isolated higher amounts in the highest peaks. Northwest winds gusting to around 40 mph. Wind chill values will drop to 5 to 10 degrees below zero across the highest elevations. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 1:24PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:24 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 3500 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind chills as cold as 5 degrees below 0 early Monday morning. * WHERE...Mitchell County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Heavy will make many roads impassable. The weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 5:52 PM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:55 AM - 8:25 AM5:22 PM - 7:52 PM
Minor Periods
9:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 6:52 PM
Moonset: 1:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:53 AM - 9:23 AM6:22 PM - 8:52 PM
Minor Periods
10:39 AM - 12:09 AM1:00 AM - 2:30 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 7:54 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:55 AM - 10:25 AM7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
Minor Periods
11:35 AM - 1:05 PM2:11 AM - 3:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 8:57 PM
Moonset: 3:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:58 AM - 11:28 AM8:27 PM - 10:57 PM
Minor Periods
12:40 AM - 2:10 PM3:14 AM - 4:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 PM
Moonset: 4:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:59 AM - 12:29 AM9:26 PM - 11:56 PM
Minor Periods
1:51 PM - 3:21 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
