
Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week
A winter storm will impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures and wind chills early next week. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.32°F
0°C
| Humidity | 37% |
| Wind Speed | NW 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.23 in |
| Dewpoint | 9°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Last update | 23 Jan 8:15 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NNW Vilas NC
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 01:00pm until January 26, 01:00pm
Tonight

Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
SnowSaturday Night

Low: 16 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday

High: 36 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night

Low: 11 °F
Rain/Snow and
BreezyMonday

High: 14 °F
Cold and
WindyMonday Night

Low: -2 °F
Partly Cloudy
and WindyTuesday

High: 22 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night

Low: 10 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 1am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Southeast wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 7am, then freezing rain between 7am and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. High near 36. Southeast wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Low around 11. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. Windy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Blustery.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Vilas NC
36.32°N 81.79°W (Elev. 4177 ft)
36.32°N 81.79°W (Elev. 4177 ft)
7:00 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
8pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026



