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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

50°F

10°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 22 Apr 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newland NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newland NC
 36.08°N 81.93°W (Elev. 3602 ft)
Last Update:
8:03 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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