Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 5:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

High Wind Warning until March 16, 10:00am

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High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning until March 16, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Mon
High Wind Warning
Overnight
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Breezy.
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 49 °F⇑
Chance
Showers and
Windy
Monday
High: 48 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 12 °F
Windy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Chance Snow
Showers
Tuesday
High: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
and Windy
Tuesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Clear
and Blustery
then Mostly
Clear
Wednesday
High: 33 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 54 by 4am. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Rain showers before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy, with a northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.