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

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

44°F

7°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 13 Mar 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Butler TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  High near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Butler TN
 36.38°N 81.92°W (Elev. 2116 ft)
7:06 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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