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Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Nov 12:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Roan Mountain TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 4 and 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am, mixing with rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 4 and 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am, mixing with rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Roan Mountain TN
 36.17°N 82.14°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Nov 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Nov 26, 2025-6pm EST Dec 2, 2025
 
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