Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Dec 11:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Mountain City TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of freezing rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Mountain City TN
 36.42°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3343 ft)
6:25 pm EST Dec 9, 2025
12am EST Dec 10, 2025-6pm EST Dec 16, 2025
 
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