Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.30°F
-1°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.99 in |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 9 Dec 2:55 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
Banner Elk NC
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
CloudyWednesday
High: 43 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Rain/SnowWednesday Night

Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
BlusteryThursday

High: 26 °F
Slight Chance
SnowThursday Night

Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday

High: 40 °F
Chance
SprinklesFriday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance
Sprinkles/Flurries
then Mostly
CloudySaturday

High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night

Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Patchy fog between 7pm and 8pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm, mixing with snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A chance of sprinkles after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of flurries, mixing with sprinkles after 11pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 1am, then a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of sprinkles and flurries between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of flurries. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of sprinkles and flurries. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
12:18 pm EST Dec 9, 2025
3pm EST Dec 9, 2025-6pm EST Dec 16, 2025



