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I-85 Interstate Road Conditions
I-85 Road Conditions & Weather
Updated Aug 23, 2026 11:54 PM UTC · 5 states · Mostly dry, wet in places
Lowest 80°F near Raleigh, North Carolina · Highest wind 9 mph near Greenville, South Carolina
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Interstate 85 (I‑85) runs from Montgomery, Alabama, to Petersburg, Virginia, providing a major northeast–southwest route through the southeastern United States. It passes through cities such as Montgomery, Columbus, Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte, and Greensboro.
- Road system: Interstate Highway System
- Year of construction: 1957
- Length: 666 miles
Weather data from Aug 23, 2026 11:54 PM UTC
80°F
93°F
9 mph
1011-1015 hPa
Current I-85 Conditions by State
North Carolina I-85 road conditions
Dry
- Charlotte 84°F · 4 mph wind · Dry
- Greensboro 82°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
- Raleigh 81°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
See live weather forecast for I‑85. Get real‑time I‑85 road and weather conditions displayed directly on the interactive map for your route through the Southeast from Alabama to Virginia.
The map shows live weather conditions along Interstate 85, updated frequently to help drivers plan safer trips. Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at key highway points and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more.
3 current reports along the route. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-85 Northbound in Warren County from mile marker 233 to mile marker 233. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 1495
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Lanes blocked
Construction on ramp in Davidson County from I-85 Southbound to E Old US-64. All lanes closed. Id: 4404
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-85 Northbound in Guilford County from SR-62 to I-85-BL Northbound. 2 Left Lanes Closed. Id: 6327
Alabama I-85 weather conditions
Huntsville, AL weather
- Current weather conditions in Huntsville, AL indicate a temperature of 22.0°C (72°F) with a high humidity level of 93%
- The wind is blowing from the east at 3 km/h (2 mph), and visibility is good at 9.6 km (6.0 miles)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1017 mb (30.06 inHg)
- The weather remains sunny, providing pleasant conditions for outdoor activities
- There are no active weather alerts at this time.
Georgia I-85 weather conditions
Atlanta, GA weather
- In Atlanta, GA, the current weather is sunny with a temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and a humidity level of 80%
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 4.5 KPH (2.8 MPH)
- The pressure is measured at 1013 MB (29.9 inHg), indicating stable conditions
- Visibility is good at 16 KM (9.9 miles)
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and overall conditions are pleasant for outdoor activities.
North Carolina I-85 weather conditions
Charlotte, NC weather
- In Charlotte, NC, as of 8:04 AM on August 23, 2026, the weather is currently characterized by mist and fog, contributing to a visibility of approximately 15.8 km (9.8 miles)
- The temperature is 22.4°C (72°F) with a dew point of 19.9°C (68°F), resulting in a humidity level of 86%
- Winds are light, coming from the northwest at 3.8 kph (2 mph)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1008 mb (29.77 inHg)
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and conditions are expected to remain stable throughout the day.
Raleigh, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Raleigh, NC indicate a temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) with a relative humidity of 87%
- The dewpoint is at 21.4°C (70.5°F), reflecting a humid atmosphere
- The wind is blowing from the west at a speed of 3.2 kph (2 mph)
- The pressure is at 1014 mb (29.9 inHg), suggesting stable weather conditions
- Visibility is good at 14.5 km (9.0 miles), and the weather is mostly sunny
- There are no active weather alerts at this time.
South Carolina I-85 weather conditions
Greenville, SC weather
- The current weather in Greenville, SC, shows a temperature of 20.3°C (68°F) with a dew point of 19.4°C (67°F) and a high humidity level of 95%
- The air pressure is at 1014 mb (29.94 inHg)
- Winds are light, coming from the west-southwest at 2 km/h (1 mph)
- Visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles), and the weather is clear and sunny
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and the probability of precipitation is 0%.
Virginia I-85 weather conditions
Richmond, VA weather
- In Richmond, VA, the current weather is characterized by sunny conditions with a temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F)
- The humidity is elevated at 86%, contributing to a warm feel
- Winds are gentle, blowing from the west-southwest at approximately 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16 km/h)
- The visibility is good at about 16.0 km (9.9 miles)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1011 mb (29.83 inHg)
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and the probability of precipitation is 0%.
I-85 Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-85 closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-85 as of Aug 23, 2026 11:47 PM UTC. 3 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are I-85 road conditions today?
- The map on this page colours the route along I-85 by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 23, 2026 11:54 PM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 80°F to 93°F and the strongest wind is 9 mph.
- How often are I-85 road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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