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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

35°F

2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 12 Feb 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Blowing Rock NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Blowing Rock NC
 36.13°N 81.67°W (Elev. 3533 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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