Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 15, 02:00 PM EDT until March 16, 02:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	W 9 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	41°F (5°C)
Last update	14 Mar 6:15 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 Watch March 15, 02:00pm until March 16, 02:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Today
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
then Mostly
Clear and
Breezy
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Showers and
Windy
Monday
High: 49 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 11 °F
Windy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 19 °F
Cold and
Windy
Tuesday Night
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 40. Windy, with a southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy, with a northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 47.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35.