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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 11:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Breezy.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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:
10:00 am EST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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