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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Plains; Snow in the Northern Rockies

A storm system moving eastward will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Plains to the Southern Plains and Upper Great Lakes through Friday. Heavy snow will continue over parts of the Northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 16 Oct 3:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Minneapolis NC
 36.09°N 82.01°W (Elev. 3652 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 am EDT Oct 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 16, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 22, 2025
 
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