Hey there! Let us get you caught up on what’s happening with todays forecast update! Some upper-level shortwave energy off the coast of South Carolina that’s going to deepen and possibly close off on Monday morning. A surface low will develop on a stationary front just offshore and move north towards the Outer Banks, whileContinue reading “Warm and Unsettled. That Is The Weather Pattern For The Week Ahead”
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Roller Coaster Ride Continues Through The Next 7 Days
A strong cold front is making its exit off the Carolina coast, bringing an end to the northern convective band and leaving behind scattered light showers. The Wind Advisory remains in place into the early morning hours across the higher elevations of Burke, Caldwell, and McDowell Counties as gusty winds continue. Clearing skies overnight willContinue reading “Roller Coaster Ride Continues Through The Next 7 Days”
Weather Update: Scattered Showers and Mountain Snow
Scattered showers are moving across the mountains and along the I-40 Corridor at 8:30pm. Even in the mountains this precipitation is falling as rain right now. Upper level energy will move through the area tonight and Wednesday. Most of the associated precipitation will fall as rain outside of the mountains as temperatures below 3000 ftContinue reading “Weather Update: Scattered Showers and Mountain Snow”
Video Update: Brief Winter Weather Possible Monday through Tuesday Morning.
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Moisture Starved Fronatal Boundary Brings Low End Snow Chances Monday Night and Tuesday. Caution Urged For Snow Lovers Though.
A cold front has moved through the area today. Gusty winds from this afternoon will wane overnight. Another cold front will move through the area Sunday Morning, bringing gusty winds back to the region Sunday Afternoon. Low End precipitation chances return Monday Afternoon through Tuesday with a cold front that develops across Tennessee and Kentucky.Continue reading “Moisture Starved Fronatal Boundary Brings Low End Snow Chances Monday Night and Tuesday. Caution Urged For Snow Lovers Though.”
Upcoming Weather System Brings Heavy Rain Threat and Possible Light Icing to Northern Foothills on Tuesday
Good afternoon, everyone in the foothills! It had been a wet morning, but any ice accumulation had been limited to sheltered valleys. Precipitation started around 1:00 AM in Hickory as rain. Still, it mixed with sleet and snow west of Morganton and continued as rain south of I-40. The high-pressure system moved out of theContinue reading “Upcoming Weather System Brings Heavy Rain Threat and Possible Light Icing to Northern Foothills on Tuesday”
Video: Winter Weather Briefing for Saturday January 6th, 2024
Sponsored by: Mi Paloma Mexican Restaurant in Morganton. Next to Tractor Supply just down the road from Freedom High School! Good Wednesday Evening. We hope this winter weather briefing finds you doing well. Our first winter storm of the season appears to be taking aim on the area Friday Night Late through Saturday Morning. High pressureContinue reading “Video: Winter Weather Briefing for Saturday January 6th, 2024”
Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Snow, OH MY! Brief Update on Tonight and Saturday’s Weather.
Good Wednesday Morning. I want to come to you this morning and offer two brief updates on the weather systems impacting our area this afternoon through tonight and Saturday. A more detailed high-impact weather briefing will be out this afternoon. A surface front will move east along the Gulf Coast today and into the AtlanticContinue reading “Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Snow, OH MY! Brief Update on Tonight and Saturday’s Weather.”
Whispers of Winter: Unveiling 2 Chances for Winter Weather This Week.
Winter Weather Blog Sponsored by Mi Paloma Mexican Restaurant Above: Chances of precipitation Wednesday Night / Thursday Morning Good afternoon, and happy 2024 to you! Today is a beautiful day after a cold front moved through this morning. As a result, we are experiencing breezy and cool weather. The weather will remain active over theContinue reading “Whispers of Winter: Unveiling 2 Chances for Winter Weather This Week.”
The Delicate Dance: Snow Possible Wednesday / Thursday. Questions Remain!
Winter Weather Blog sponsored by Mi Paloma Mexican Restaurant: Good afternoon! I hope you had a great weekend and are looking forward to a safe New Year’s Eve tonight. We certainly are! 2024 will be an exciting year for our area, with several weather systems expected to impact us over the next seven to tenContinue reading “The Delicate Dance: Snow Possible Wednesday / Thursday. Questions Remain!”