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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 12 Feb 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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