Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 7 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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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 Jan 7, 2026
1am EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 13, 2026
 
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