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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 3 Mar 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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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 Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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