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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Zionville NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Zionville NC
 36.29°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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