News Headlines
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Overcast
65°F
18°C
| Humidity | 59% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.32 in |
| Dewpoint | 50°F (10°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 31 Mar 11:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles W Vilas NC
This Afternoon
High: 73 °F
Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly ClearWednesday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersThursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly CloudySaturday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast AreaABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Vilas NC
36.26°N 81.85°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
36.26°N 81.85°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
10:01 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
Additional Resources
Radar & Satellite Image
Hourly Weather Forecast
