An upper-level low-pressure center will move into the region on Friday. Snow showers will develop across the mountains, but this moisture-starved system likely will not have enough moisture to produce anything other than blowing snow across the foothills Friday Night. Cold high pressure builds into the region briefly late Saturday and Sunday. Another energy shotContinue reading “Snow? What Snow? Unsettled Weather Pattern Teases Western North Carolina Snow Lovers.”
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Forecasting the Weather Rollercoaster: Rain, Snow, and Uncertainties Ahead!
Good Tuesday Evening. A wet weather day lingers into the night. The HRRR model did well predicting this weather event. Rainfall totals of 5-8 inches were common across the southern and eastern-facing slopes. Away from the mountains, generally 2-4 inches of rain fell. Light rain and drizzle will continue into the night. After a WednesdayContinue reading “Forecasting the Weather Rollercoaster: Rain, Snow, and Uncertainties Ahead!”
An Elf’s Mischief: Rain to Winter Weather. Forecast Uncertainty
Above: Flood Watch through Wednesday Morning (Green) I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas with your family! Although the first part of the day was dry, it has been raining consistently since then, and the weather is expected to remain the same throughout the night and into Tuesday. There may be a fewContinue reading “An Elf’s Mischief: Rain to Winter Weather. Forecast Uncertainty”
Tranquil Weekend Fades as Christmas Unwraps Rain, Unveiling a Cold Pattern Shift Ahead!
Good morning, and Happy Festivus to you! Can you believe Christmas Day is just two days away? This year has flown by so quickly. High pressure will continue to dominate the weather for the rest of the weekend, and temperatures will remain above average through Sunday. While Santa may not need Rudolph’s help locally onContinue reading “Tranquil Weekend Fades as Christmas Unwraps Rain, Unveiling a Cold Pattern Shift Ahead!”
Tranquil Weather; Peace and Quiet Across The Foothills
Good evening, folks; it’s Chief Meteorologist Chris White with your nightly forecast update. I apologize for not posting a blog yesterday; I was short on time. Please let me know if anyone knows how to extend a 24-hour day. We are experiencing a chilly Monday night across the Western Carolinas, and it’s looking like aContinue reading “Tranquil Weather; Peace and Quiet Across The Foothills”
Storm Alert: Strong Low Pressure System Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall and High Winds
It has been a wonderful week in our area, but significant changes are expected for the weekend. Good evening, everyone. My name is Chris White, and I am the Chief Meteorologist at Foothills Action Network. I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and doing well despite the sickness that seems to be goingContinue reading “Storm Alert: Strong Low Pressure System Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall and High Winds”
Tranquil Skies Give Way To Weekend Drama: A Tale of Calm Before The Storm
Good evening, everyone in the foothills! We hope you had a great Tuesday. Tomorrow is Wednesday – we are halfway through the week! Did you see the frost this morning? It was huge! The valley fog froze to the trees, making for a beautiful morning commute. Anyway, tonight will be clear with a cold frontContinue reading “Tranquil Skies Give Way To Weekend Drama: A Tale of Calm Before The Storm”
Serenity in the Chill: Embracing a Cool and Tranquil Week Ahead
Good morning, and happy Monday! It’s pretty chilly outside today, with temperatures ranging from the low 30s in the northern parts and mid-30s in the southern foothills. Last night, the strong winds from the Northwest kept temperatures about 2-4 degrees above the expected lows, gusting over 40mph at times. Please be cautious when driving; someContinue reading “Serenity in the Chill: Embracing a Cool and Tranquil Week Ahead”
Natures Thrill Ride: A Week of Ups and Downs With Twists and Turns
Good Sunday morning! After a stormy pre-dawn morning, you are waking up to rain. The rain will continue throughout the day, increasing this afternoon and changing to snow in the mountains. The ridges of the south mountains may also experience a brief change to snow before the precipitation moves away quickly tonight. Northwest flow snowContinue reading “Natures Thrill Ride: A Week of Ups and Downs With Twists and Turns”
Severe Weather Risk and Winter Weather in Mountains: Saturday Evening Update on the Approaching Weather System
Good evening. I want to update our followers on the progress of the weather system that will impact our area throughout the day on Sunday. A line of showers and thunderstorms currently over Central Tennessee will move east and weaken as it moves away from the best forcing. This band of showers and thunderstorms willContinue reading “Severe Weather Risk and Winter Weather in Mountains: Saturday Evening Update on the Approaching Weather System”