Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm.  High near 49. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Windy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. High near 49. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
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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)
12:31 am EST Dec 26, 2025
4am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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