Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 34% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.13 in |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 40°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 9 Feb 3:15 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Cloudy
then Rain
LikelyWednesday
High: 38 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
then SunnyWednesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
and BlusteryThursday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 34 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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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 9, 2026
3pm EST Feb 9, 2026-6pm EST Feb 16, 2026
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