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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Nov 5:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.14°N 82.06°W (Elev. 3868 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 am EDT Nov 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Nov 2, 2025-6pm EST Nov 8, 2025
 
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