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Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week

A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

41°F

5°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 1:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Vilas NC

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet before 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet before 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vilas NC
 36.28°N 81.79°W (Elev. 3100 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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