Interstate 40 (I-40) Road Conditions

I-40 Road Conditions and Weather Map. Check the road conditions and current and forecast weather on I-40 on this page. Check conditions hour by hour with the time slider, switch between weather, temperature and wind views, and watch live radar for the route.

Updated Nov 14, 3:08 AM MST · 8 states Clear to Heavy Snow
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I40 Weather Summary

Along I40, expect mostly dry conditions with some light rain chances in parts of New Mexico and Texas. Temperatures remain cool, with some areas in North Carolina and Tennessee experiencing near freezing feels. Winds will be generally light to moderate, with gusts exceeding 20 mph in western Oklahoma and parts of Arizona. Cloud cover varies from clear skies in eastern North Carolina to overcast conditions in parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

Current I-40 Conditions by State

North CarolinaPartly Cloudy
  • Clear skies prevail in Bayshore and Turkey throughout the morning and early afternoon.
  • Temperatures hover in the low 40s with a feel near freezing in Sedgefield and Glen Alpine.
Updated Nov 14, 5:08 AM EST
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TennesseeIce
  • Cool temperatures near freezing early in Waynesville with gradual warming into the 40s by afternoon.
  • Winds remain below 20 mph, so no notable wind concerns.
Updated Nov 14, 4:08 AM CST
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ArkansasClear
  • Mostly clear to partly cloudy skies in Widener and Biscoe with temperatures rising from low 30s to mid 40s.
  • No significant precipitation expected.
Updated Nov 14, 4:08 AM CST
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OklahomaOvercast
  • Gusty winds over 20 mph expected in Mustang, Texola, and Grayson, with gusts reaching up to 26 mph.
  • Light rain chances in Groom from mid-morning through early afternoon, with definite light rain at times.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies dominate the region.
Updated Nov 14, 4:08 AM CST
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TexasRain
  • Chance of light rain in Groom and Vega, especially late morning to early afternoon.
  • Winds gusting over 20 mph in Groom and Vega, reaching up to 30 mph.
  • Cloud cover mostly overcast in Vega, partly cloudy in other areas.
Updated Nov 14, 4:08 AM CST
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New MexicoHeavy Snow
  • Light rain likely in Tucumcari, Prewitt, and Wingate through the morning and early afternoon.
  • Temperatures steady in the low 50s with some areas near 11°C (52°F).
  • Winds gusting over 20 mph in Tucumcari, Wingate, and Ash Fork, with gusts up to 31 mph.
  • Cloudy to overcast skies dominate the region.
Updated Nov 14, 3:08 AM MST
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ArizonaRain & Wind
  • Overcast skies with gusty winds over 20 mph in Sanders, Holbrook, and Winona.
  • Temperatures in the mid to upper 40s, feeling cool but above freezing.
Updated Nov 14, 3:08 AM MST
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CaliforniaClear
  • Clear to partly cloudy skies in Needles with mild temperatures in the low 60s.
  • Winds remain below 20 mph, no significant wind concerns.
Updated Nov 14, 2:08 AM PST
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