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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

55°F

13°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 4:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
Last Update:
12:19 pm EST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Feb 16, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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