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 >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

48°F

9°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 14 Mar 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN

High Wind Watch March 15, 02:00pm until March 16, 02:00pm
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High Wind Watch
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  High near 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN
 36.45°N 81.74°W (Elev. 2995 ft)
2:26 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
4am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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