Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 11 Apr 5:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4541 ft)
4:00 am EDT Apr 11, 2026
5am EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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