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Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through at least Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S. Tuesday behind a cold front. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 3 Nov 10:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.14°N 82.11°W (Elev. 3422 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 pm EST Nov 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm EST Nov 3, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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