Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 50% |
| Wind Speed | NW 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.71 in |
| Dewpoint | 26°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 10:35 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NW Boone NC
Today
High: 42 °F
Chance
Rain/SnowTonight
Low: 11 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Mostly CloudyThursday
High: 15 °F
Cold and
WindyThursday Night
Low: 8 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Windy
then Mostly
ClearFriday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow ShowersSaturday
High: 28 °F
Partly Sunny
and BreezySaturday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 19 °F
Cold
Detailed Forecast
Today
A chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a northwest wind 24 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Boone NC
36.25°N 81.71°W (Elev. 4278 ft)
36.25°N 81.71°W (Elev. 4278 ft)
10:00 am EST Jan 14, 2026
11am EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
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