Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.60°F
16°C
| Humidity | 58% |
| Wind Speed | W 10 mph |
| Barometer | 30.03 in |
| Dewpoint | 45°F (7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 10 Feb 3:15 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Rain and
Patchy FogWednesday
High: 40 °F
Chance Rain
and Patchy
Fog then
Sunny and
BreezyWednesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
and BlusteryThursday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Blustery
then Partly
SunnyThursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 36 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 33. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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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)
12:18 pm EST Feb 10, 2026
3pm EST Feb 10, 2026-6pm EST Feb 17, 2026
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