Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

43°F

6°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 23 Jan 3:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Mountain City TN

Winter Weather Advisory January 24, 01:00pm until January 25, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to near 21 by 8pm, then rising to around 28 during the remainder of the night. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain before 10am, then freezing rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  High near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Low around 12. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to near 21 by 8pm, then rising to around 28 during the remainder of the night. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain before 10am, then freezing rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Low around 12. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Mountain City TN
 36.42°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3343 ft)
1:26 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
4pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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