Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Snow and Breezy

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 22 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 30 Dec 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Butler TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of flurries.  Cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of flurries before 9am.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of flurries. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of flurries before 9am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Butler TN
 36.29°N 81.98°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
4:41 am EST Dec 30, 2025
4am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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