Station Name: CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,263 feet

Nearest Address:
2070 Old Greenlee Rd
Marion, NC 28752
McDowell County

GPS Coordinates: 35.6858333, -82.0602778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 2:04PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 2:04 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:00 AM

A band of precipitation is expected cross the mountains of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia overnight tonight. The precipitation will likely start out as a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, but mostly change over to all snow above 3500 ft and rain with patchy freezing rain in the valleys, before tapering off around daybreak Saturday. With temperatures hovering in the upper 20s to lower 30s, minor snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches will be possible in the highest elevations, with spotty light ice accretions, mainly on elevated surfaces, in the valleys and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Clearing skies should allow temperatures to warm above freezing and thaw out most roads by midday Saturday.

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 11:01PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

A weakening band of precipitation will move into the mountains of the Carolinas and northeast Georgia after midnight. The precipitation will likely start out as a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, but mostly change over to all snow above 3500 feet, possibly ending as freezing rain around daybreak. Mostly rain is expected in the the lower elevations, although areas of freezing rain are likely in valley locations closer to the continental divide. With temperatures hovering in the upper 20s to lower 30s, minor snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected above around 3500 feet. Spotty light ice accretions of less than a tenth of an inch are expected in the valleys and near the Blue Ridge Escarpment, mainly on elevated surfaces. While widespread travel difficulties are not anticipated due to warm road temperatures, some slick spots could develop on bridges and overpasses. Roads leading into the higher elevations of the Smokies and the Balsams could become snow covered for a few hours before sunrise. Clearing skies should allow temperatures to warm above freezing and thaw out most roads by midday Saturday.

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 1:09PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:09 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:00 AM

A cold front will swing across region bringing increasing precipitation chances late tonight through Saturday morning. Precipitation is expected to be rain or a rain snow mix at onset, but periods of light to moderate snow showers will lead to a quick 1 to 2 inches of accumulation as temperatures approach near or just below freezing. Most likely locations to receive this light accumulation will be elevations between 2000 and 4000 feet. Highest mountain peaks could see isolated totals near 3 inches.

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 6:41PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:41 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Snow showers will bring some light accumulations less than an inch to most areas, with localized higher amounts between 1 to 2 through Saturday morning. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.