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Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Southern Texas

A series of cold fronts will continue to bring periods of gusty winds, low elevation rainfall, and high elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding over southern Texas through Monday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

48°F

9°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Nov 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light west northwest wind.
Veterans Day
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 pm EST Nov 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Nov 9, 2026-6pm EST Nov 15, 2026
 
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