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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 12 Feb 6:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Vilas NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Vilas NC
 36.29°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
Last Update:
4:28 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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