Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.38°F
3°C
| Humidity | 84% |
| Wind Speed | E 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.00 in |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 34°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 4 Feb 1:35 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC
This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
Patchy FogTonight
Low: 27 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
Patchy FogThursday
High: 36 °F
Decreasing
CloudsThursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Decreasing
CloudsFriday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance RainFriday Night
Low: 22 °F
Windy. Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance SnowSaturday
High: 29 °F
Sunny and
WindySaturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and 3am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC
36.14°N 81.56°W (Elev. 2943 ft)
36.14°N 81.56°W (Elev. 2943 ft)
1:30 pm EST Feb 4, 2026
1pm EST Feb 4, 2026-6pm EST Feb 10, 2026
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