Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Fair
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 30.29 in |
| Dewpoint | 43°F (6°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 6 Mar 6:55 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
Sugar Mountain NC
Today
High: 66 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers then
Patchy FogSaturday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
LikelySaturday Night

Low: 52 °F
Showers
Sunday

High: 61 °F
Showers
LikelySunday Night

Low: 48 °F
Chance
ShowersMonday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersMonday Night

Low: 51 °F
Chance
ShowersTuesday

High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Today
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 52. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
Sugar Mountain NC
36.1°N 81.87°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
36.1°N 81.87°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
6:18 am EST Mar 6, 2026
7am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026


