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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Mar 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Zionville NC
 36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 am EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
 
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