
Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Brutally Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week
A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by brutally cold temperatures early next week. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.37°F
3°C
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind Speed | SW 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.30 in |
| Dewpoint | 9°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 21 Jan 12:15 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC
This Afternoon

High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight

Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday

High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night

Low: 34 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 39 °F
Chance Rain
then Chance
Rain/SnowFriday Night
Low: 20 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
SnowSaturday
High: 23 °F
Chance Snow
then SnowSaturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow then
Snow/SleetSunday

High: 26 °F
Snow/Sleet
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow and sleet. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow and sleet before 1pm, then a chance of snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
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)
9:30 am EST Jan 21, 2026
12pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 27, 2026



