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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

35°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 11:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4541 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 pm EST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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