Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 15, 02:00 PM EDT until March 16, 02:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

45°F

7°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	W 12 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	14 Mar 6:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Roan Mountain TN

High Wind Watch March 15, 02:00pm until March 16, 02:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Today
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday
High: 57 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Blustery
Tuesday
High: 28 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 57. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.