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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 12 Feb 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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