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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Feb 7:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.78°W (Elev. 4091 ft)
Last Update:
7:21 am EST Feb 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Feb 10, 2026-6pm EST Feb 16, 2026
 
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