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Nor'easter for the Northeast; Fire Weather Conditions Continue for Southern California

A powerful Nor'easter, first of the winter season, is expected to roll-up the Northeastern Seaboard and impact the region with a number of hazards this weekend. Very heavy wet snow and high gusty winds will affect a good portion of New England and rain will lash coastal areas. Meanwhile, dangerous fire weather conditions continue for southern California this weekend and likely into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

35°F

2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 5 Dec 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a northwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    Low: 26 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 32 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 25 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. West wind around 8 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    High: 41 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 28 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 30 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 21 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    Sunny

    High: 30 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 22 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a northwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Zionville NC
 36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
Last Update:
4:00 am EST Dec 5, 2020
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Dec 5, 2020-6pm EST Dec 11, 2020
 
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