Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week

A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

36°F

2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Seven Devils NC

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 10am, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow and sleet likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet before 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain.  Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 10am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow and sleet likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet before 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Seven Devils NC
 36.16°N 81.8°W (Elev. 3694 ft)
7:00 am EST Jan 22, 2026
8am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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