Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 11 Apr 7:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southeast wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southeast wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3921 ft)
6:19 am EDT Apr 11, 2026
7am EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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