Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 7 Jan 1:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 52. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
1:31 am EST Jan 7, 2026
2am EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 13, 2026
 
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