Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 27 Nov 11:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of freezing rain between 10pm and 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of freezing rain between 10pm and 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain showers likely between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN
 36.45°N 81.74°W (Elev. 2995 ft)
12:31 am EST Nov 28, 2025
12am EST Nov 28, 2025-6pm EST Dec 4, 2025
 
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