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Lake Effect Snow Along Eastern Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in Texas

As a potent winter storm moves off the coast of New England, heavy snow will be possible in its wake downwind of the eastern Great Lakes through Monday night and into Tuesday. A quick-hitting winter storm will bring strong winds and snow to the northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Strong winds and dry conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions in the southern Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 6:10 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Edgemont NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 46 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 1am and 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

    Low: 25 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    High: 49 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 32 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 9am, then a chance of rain after 9am. High near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 43 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 18 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    Chance Snow

    High: 32 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 15 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 37 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Patchy fog between 1am and 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 9am, then a chance of rain after 9am. High near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Edgemont NC
 36°N 81.77°W (Elev. 1729 ft)
Last Update:
3:29 am EST Jan 18, 2022
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 18, 2022-6pm EST Jan 24, 2022
 
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