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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Feb 3:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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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:
1:26 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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