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.39°F
4°C
| Humidity | 67% |
| Wind Speed | W 15 G 24 mph |
| Barometer | 30.16 in |
| Dewpoint | 29°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 31°F (-1°C) |
| Last update | 22 Jan 11:15 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles E Zionville NC
Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
Today
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Increasing
CloudsFriday
High: 35 °F
Slight Chance
SnowFriday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Chance Snow
then Snow
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 16 °F
Cold
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 20. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet before 4am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Zionville NC
36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
7:00 am EST Jan 22, 2026
11am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
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