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Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 7 Jan 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Edgemont NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Edgemont NC
 36°N 81.77°W (Elev. 1729 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Jan 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 13, 2026
 
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