Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Rain
35°F
2°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | W 17 G 23 mph |
| Barometer | 29.55 in |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 8:35 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
Cold Weather Advisory January 15, 12:00am until January 16, 07:00am
Wind Advisory until January 15, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Wind Advisory
Tonight
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
SnowThursday
High: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Blowing SnowThursday Night
Low: 7 °F
Decreasing
Clouds and
WindyFriday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow ShowersSaturday
High: 28 °F
Chance Snow
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Blustery.
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow ShowersSunday
High: 13 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after midnight. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 4am. Areas of freezing fog between 3am and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a northwest wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 2pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog between 10am and 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -18. Windy, with a west northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a west northwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Blustery.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 20. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Blustery.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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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)
5:45 pm EST Jan 14, 2026
9pm EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
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