Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Nov 8:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Flat Springs NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then a chance of snow showers between 1am and 4am.  Patchy fog between 1am and 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then a chance of snow showers between 1am and 4am. Patchy fog between 1am and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Flat Springs NC
 36.26°N 81.93°W (Elev. 3297 ft)
5:49 pm EST Nov 12, 2026
8pm EST Nov 12, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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