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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 26 Feb 9:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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:
7:00 am EST Feb 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 26, 2026-6pm EST Mar 4, 2026
 
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