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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Snow

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Edgemont NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Edgemont NC
 36°N 81.74°W (Elev. 2008 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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