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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.12°N 82.09°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am EDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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