Winter Storm to Impact Eastern U.S.

A major Winter Storm will impact the eastern U.S. on Sunday into Monday. The highest snowfall totals are expected along the spine of the Appalachians as well as across the lower Great Lakes. The most significant icing is expected over the Carolinas this morning. Significant impacts to travel across these regions are expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Snow

20°F

-7°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	15°F (-9°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	16 Jan 5:10 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

Winter Storm Warning until January 17, 08:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until January 17, 08:00am

NOW until
8:00am Mon

Winter Storm Warning
Overnight

Snow Likely
and Breezy
Low: 21 °F
Sunday

Snow and
Windy then
Snow/Sleet
and Very
Windy
High: 23 °F
Sunday
Night

Snow Likely
and Windy
Low: 16 °F
M.L.King
Day

Chance Snow
and Windy
High: 18 °F
Monday
Night

Chance Snow
Showers and
Windy
Low: 14 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
and Blustery
then Sunny
High: 30 °F
Tuesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 22 °F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny
then Chance
Rain/Snow
High: 38 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday

Snow before noon, then snow and sleet between noon and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. High near 23. Very windy, with an east southeast wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph becoming west northwest 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

M.L.King Day

A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west northwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers after 3pm, mixing with rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.