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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Feb 5:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Plumtree NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Plumtree NC
 36°N 82.05°W (Elev. 4386 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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