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Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 26 Dec 11:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Kings Creek NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light west wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Kings Creek NC
 36.04°N 81.43°W (Elev. 1289 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 am EST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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