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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC
 36.14°N 81.56°W (Elev. 2943 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 am EST Feb 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Feb 2, 2026-6pm EST Feb 8, 2026
 
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