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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 30 Dec 4:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Butler TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Butler TN
 36.34°N 82.01°W (Elev. 1972 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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