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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 12 Feb 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.12°N 82.09°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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