Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Fair
49°F
9°C
| Humidity | 42% |
| Wind Speed | W 10 mph |
| Barometer | 29.98 in |
| Dewpoint | 26°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 45°F (7°C) |
| Last update | 13 Mar 7:35 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
and BreezySaturday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
RainSunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain Likely
and BreezyMonday
High: 48 °F
Breezy. Rain
then
Rain/SnowMonday Night
Low: 12 °F
Windy. Chance
Snow then
Mostly CloudyTuesday
High: 19 °F
Partly Sunny
and WindyTuesday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain before 3pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Windy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
6:50 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
7pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
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