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.

50°F

10°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 14 Mar 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Flat Springs NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °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.  High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. 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. High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Flat Springs NC
 36.29°N 81.93°W (Elev. 2156 ft)
1:06 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
1am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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