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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 56. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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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:
2:26 am EDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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