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Winter Storm Updates 1.30.26. All Updates Will be posted in This Blog

Follow this page for updates on our winter storm in between our live updates. Next Live Update: 9:00 am via Facebook, YouTube, Website As of 7:00am: Winter storm underway across North Carolina. Travel is snarled in most areas, especially those where ice from last weekend had not melted yet. A low pressure has developed atContinue reading “Winter Storm Updates 1.30.26. All Updates Will be posted in This Blog”

Weekend Snow Chances Increase For Some While Flies Remain in the Forecast for Others.

Sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery & Screen Printing As of 11:00 am Thursday, we continue to monitor our winter storm that is expected to impact the area this weekend. Significant amounts of snow are possible, which could cause mainly travel and visibility issues. Upper-level energy will dive south tomorrow (Friday) from Canada into the OhioContinue reading “Weekend Snow Chances Increase For Some While Flies Remain in the Forecast for Others.”

Winter Weather Briefing (1/28/26, 10 pm): Winter Storm expected for Foothills/Western Piedmont

Good Wednesday evening, Winter Weather updates are sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery & Screen Printing We have issued a first-call snow forecast for this winter storm that is expected to begin Friday night and intensify into Saturday before departing late in the day. We will update this again on Thursday. Due to our increased confidenceContinue reading “Winter Weather Briefing (1/28/26, 10 pm): Winter Storm expected for Foothills/Western Piedmont”

Weekend Snow Chances Increase For Second Weekend In A Row. Amount of Moisture Still In Question.

Snow chances are gradually increasing for the upcoming weekend across the Western North Carolina Foothills as we continue to watch the likely development of low pressure off the Carolina coast. While there is still uncertainty about how everything will come together, confidence is growing that colder air will already be in place before any precipitationContinue reading “Weekend Snow Chances Increase For Second Weekend In A Row. Amount of Moisture Still In Question.”

Winter Storm Briefing Update: Preparations Should Be Underway for Major Winter Storm

Confidence continues to increase that a winter storm system will impact the area this weekend, with the most likely timeframe being late Friday night through Sunday night. While there is still uncertainty regarding the exact type and amount of precipitation, confidence is growing that moderate to potentially significant winter weather impacts are possible. Key MessageContinue reading “Winter Storm Briefing Update: Preparations Should Be Underway for Major Winter Storm”

Winter Storm Update: Confidence Increasing In Significant Weekend Winter Storm; Fine Details Still Uncertain

Confidence has increased that a significant winter storm may impact the region this weekend, particularly from Saturday through Sunday. While forecast confidence has improved regarding impacts, uncertainty remains high regarding precipitation type, which is typical for Southeast winter storms. Key Messages 1. Confidence Increasing in a Significant Winter Storm Confidence has increased today that aContinue reading “Winter Storm Update: Confidence Increasing In Significant Weekend Winter Storm; Fine Details Still Uncertain”

Watching a Possible Winter Storm for Next Weekend in Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina’s winter weather next weekend could feature snow or ice. A cold front and Arctic high pressure create conditions for a potential storm. Ice may be more dangerous than snow, causing power outages and travel issues.

A Couple Chances for Wintry Weather — But No Major Impacts Expected. Blog and Video Attached

A few weak systems are moving through our area this weekend, and while we could see some snow, sleet, or even freezing rain at times, we’re not expecting anything major. Let’s break it all down. Key Messages 1. Brief Wintry Mix Possible Early Saturday — Minimal ImpactsA short wave may bring a brief mix ofContinue reading “A Couple Chances for Wintry Weather — But No Major Impacts Expected. Blog and Video Attached”

Sunday Snow? We’re Watching Closely – Cold Air to Follow. Blog and Video

Key Messages 1. There’s Growing Interest in a Potential Winter Weather Event SundayRecent trends in one of the more consistent model runs suggest snow could develop late Saturday night into Sunday across parts of the Carolinas, especially east of the mountains. That said, other model suites haven’t yet shown strong support for this idea. ExperienceContinue reading “Sunday Snow? We’re Watching Closely – Cold Air to Follow. Blog and Video”