Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.38°F
3°C
| Humidity | 83% |
| Wind Speed | E 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.99 in |
| Dewpoint | 33°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 34°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 4 Feb 2:35 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
This Afternoon

High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Patchy FogTonight

Low: 18 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Areas
Freezing FogThursday
High: 24 °F
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
SunnyThursday Night

Low: 14 °F
Decreasing
CloudsFriday
High: 29 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow and
BreezyFriday Night

Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
and WindySaturday

High: 18 °F
Sunny and
WindySaturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Mostly Clear
and Blustery
then Partly
CloudySunday

High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Areas of fog before 2am, then areas of fog after 3am. Areas of freezing fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 18. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Blustery.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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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 4, 2026
2pm EST Feb 4, 2026-6pm EST Feb 10, 2026



