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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed W 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 8 Feb 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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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:
6:19 am EST Feb 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 8, 2026-6pm EST Feb 14, 2026
 
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