Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

47°F

8°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 13 Mar 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Roan Mountain TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Roan Mountain TN
 36.18°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3002 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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