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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

54°F

12°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Feb 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Vilas NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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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:
1:30 pm EST Feb 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Feb 14, 2026-6pm EST Feb 20, 2026
 
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