Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 26 Dec 2:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Plumtree NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Patchy fog before 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light  in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Patchy fog before 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Blustery.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Plumtree NC
 36°N 82.05°W (Elev. 4386 ft)
12:18 am EST Dec 26, 2025
3am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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