Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Light Snow
27°F
-3°C
| Humidity | 68% |
| Wind Speed | NW 17 G 32 mph |
| Barometer | 29.89 in |
| Dewpoint | 18°F (-8°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Last update | 22 Feb 12:15 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
Sugar Mountain NC
Winter Storm Warning February 22, 12:39pm until February 24, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Tue
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
and WindyTonight
Low: 11 °F
Windy. Heavy
Snow then
Wintry Mix
LikelyMonday
High: 17 °F
Snow Likely
and WindyMonday Night
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
and WindyTuesday
High: 33 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny
and BreezyWednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 3am, then snow likely after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a northwest wind 34 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a northwest wind 23 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a chance of rain between 3am and 5am, then a chance of freezing rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of freezing rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Sugar Mountain NC
36.12°N 81.86°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
36.12°N 81.86°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
12:11 pm EST Feb 22, 2026
12pm EST Feb 22, 2026-6pm EST Feb 28, 2026
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