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Powerful Nor'easter To Wallop Parts Of The Northeast and New England

A powerful Nor'easter and winter storm is expected to wallop eastern parts of the Northeast and New England this weekend. Plenty of hazards are expected to impact the Northeastern U.S. from heavy snow, with significant accumulations expected, to high winds and coastal issues. The combination of the intense snow and strong winds will result in blizzard conditions, especially along coastal areas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Snow

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 28 Jan 4:30 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis NC

Wind Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 04:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory until January 29, 07:00am
Winter Storm Warning until January 29, 07:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 29, 07:00am
    Winter Storm Warning until January 29, 07:00am

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. Areas of fog. Steady temperature around 29. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Areas Fog

    High: 29 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before midnight. Areas of fog before midnight. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    Snow

    Low: 9 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery then
    Sunny

    High: 19 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 11 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 38 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 22 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 45 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 27 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of fog. Steady temperature around 29. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Areas of fog before midnight. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
Minneapolis NC
 36.09°N 82.01°W (Elev. 3652 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 pm EST Jan 28, 2022
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Jan 28, 2022-6pm EST Feb 4, 2022
 
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