
Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week
A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.40°F
4°C
| Humidity | 56% |
| Wind Speed | W 14 G 22 mph |
| Barometer | 30.14 in |
| Dewpoint | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 32°F (0°C) |
| Last update | 22 Jan 2:55 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NNW Vilas NC
Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
This Afternoon

High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight

Low: 27 °F
Increasing
CloudsFriday

High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night

Low: 18 °F
Increasing
CloudsSaturday
High: 24 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Wintry Mix
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Snow/Sleet
then SleetSunday

High: 31 °F
Freezing Rain
Sunday Night

Low: 11 °F
Snow and
BreezyMonday

High: 14 °F
Cold and
Blustery
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet, becoming all sleet after 10pm. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 11. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. Blustery.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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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)
2:30 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
3pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026



