Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	S 9 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	13 Mar 5:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Trade TN

Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 56 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Monday
High: 55 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 14 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 25 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
and Windy
Tuesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.