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.

48°F

9°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	W 15 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	14 Mar 3:15 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

High Wind Watch March 15, 02:00pm until March 16, 02:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Overnight
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 56 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday
High: 53 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 24 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Clear
and Blustery
then Partly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 42. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 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 12. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.