Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 31 Jan 2:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Flat Springs NC

Winter Storm Warning January 31, 02:44am until February 1, 07:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 31, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
Extreme Cold Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 31, 02:44am until February 1, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of fog between 10am and noon. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9am and 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -18. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 14. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of fog between 10am and noon. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -18. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely after 8pm, becoming all snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Flat Springs NC
 36.22°N 81.94°W (Elev. 3173 ft)
2:28 am EST Jan 31, 2026
2am EST Jan 31, 2026-6pm EST Feb 6, 2026
 
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