Station Name: YADKIN RIVER AT PATTERSON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,234 feet

Nearest Address:
3701–3751 Trail End
Happy Valley, NC 28645
Caldwell County

GPS Coordinates: 35.9908333, -81.5583333

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:04PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will result in cold wind chills across the mountains early Saturday morning, and some blowing snow near the Tennessee border.

Be prepared for possible power outages. Take time now to fasten or shelter loose objects in a safe location prior to the onset of high winds. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 12:41PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:40PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 1:02PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with some locations up to 6 inches near the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow. Wind chill values will drop down to around minus 5 degrees early Saturday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 1:02PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with some locations up to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 1:06PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:00 AM

Cold temperatures tonight will continue to cause slick travel conditions through at least Friday morning. Icy spots on roads will likely persist in many locations due to residual moisture on roads that will freeze as temperature fall into the 20s. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on untreated secondary roadways and overpasses. Use caution if traveling tonight and Friday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:32PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:32 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches for elevations at or above 2500 feet, with over 4 inches possible on the highest mountain peaks. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Advisory issued February 5 at 12:30PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.