Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Patchy fog between 1am and 4am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers likely before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog between 1am and 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain showers likely before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.78°W (Elev. 4091 ft)
6:06 am EST Dec 25, 2025
8am EST Dec 25, 2025-6pm EST Dec 31, 2025
 
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