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.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 13 Mar 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Creston NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Creston NC
 36.43°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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