
Significant Snow and Extreme Cold Expected for Much of the Area
Another winter storm will impact much of the region Friday through Saturday night. For this one, only snow is expected. Dangerously cold wind chills will conclude the event Saturday night and early Sunday. Click here for more details. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.24°F
-4°C
| Humidity | 55% |
| Wind Speed | E 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.06 in |
| Dewpoint | 10°F (-12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 17°F (-8°C) |
| Last update | 30 Jan 10:15 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ENE Zionville NC
Extreme Cold Watch January 31, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 30, 01:00pm until February 1, 01:00pm
Today
High: 24 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow LikelyTonight
Low: 9 °F
Snow Likely
then SnowSaturday

High: 14 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 0 °F
Snow Likely
and Blustery
then Mostly
Cloudy and
WindySunday

High: 12 °F
Cold and
BlusterySunday Night
Low: 2 °F
Mostly Clear
and Blustery
then Mostly
ClearMonday

High: 23 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night

Low: 16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday

High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Snow likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 9. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. Windy, with a northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 12. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Zionville NC
36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
7:30 am EST Jan 30, 2026
10am EST Jan 30, 2026-6pm EST Feb 5, 2026



