Significant Snow and Extreme Cold Expected for Much of the Area
Another winter storm will impact much of the region Friday through Saturday night. For this one, only snow is expected. Dangerously cold wind chills will conclude the event Saturday night and early Sunday. Click here for more details. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.N/A
| Humidity | NA |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | N/A |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | *** Not a current observation *** |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles SSE Zionville NC
Extreme Cold Watch January 31, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 30, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 9 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 11 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -1 °F
Chance Snow
and WindySunday
High: 11 °F
Cold and
WindySunday Night
Low: 3 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Mostly
ClearMonday
High: 24 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 9. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 10 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy, with a northwest wind 26 to 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Windy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Zionville NC
36.29°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
36.29°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
8:00 pm EST Jan 29, 2026
8pm EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 5, 2026
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