Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 6:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 5pm.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4541 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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