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”
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Winter Weather Outlook Update: January 15 – 18th, 2026
Snow chances diminish as models show less precipitation east of the Blue Ridge; mountains still hold hope.
Here Comes The Snow Hype. Let’s Stay Grounded but Ahead of it!
Stay alert as late next week’s weather systems may stir up changes in the region. With a sharp upper-level trough poised to unleash colder air southward, keep an eye on the Southeast’s evolving weather story.
Foothills Weather Network — 7-Day Snow Risk Outlook
Foothills Weather Network — 7-Day Snow Risk Outlook We’ve taken a fresh look at the overnight model guidance, and here’s what the next seven days are shaping up to look like across the Foothills. The short version: nothing big is showing up, but there are a few things worth keeping an eye on. Most significantContinue reading “Foothills Weather Network — 7-Day Snow Risk Outlook”
Foothills Weather Briefing: Next 24 Hours Will Feature Rejoicing of Some Snow Lovers, While Depressing Others
Some of you snow lovers may want to start practicing deep breathing now, because this is shaping up to be one of those classic western North Carolina heartbreak storms. You know the type — you go to bed imagining fat snowflakes drifting past the streetlights, only to wake up and find nothing but your neighbor’sContinue reading “Foothills Weather Briefing: Next 24 Hours Will Feature Rejoicing of Some Snow Lovers, While Depressing Others”
Foothills Weather Network >1 Inch Snow Outlook – Next 7 Days
We are watching a continuing cold pattern lock in and next week even colder air likely moving into our area. This pattern may bring some light snow, mainly for places close to the mountains. This is NOT one big storm. Instead, it’s a few small chances for light snow over the next seven days. Here’sContinue reading “Foothills Weather Network >1 Inch Snow Outlook – Next 7 Days”
7-Day Weather Blog (Dec 5-11 2025)
(More generic discussion towards the bottom) County Elevations and Why They Matter The Foothills region spans everything from gently rolling piedmont to some of the highest terrain in eastern America. Elevation strongly influences how precipitation falls and how quickly air masses modify. Here are the general elevation ranges for the counties we serve: Elevation highlightsContinue reading “7-Day Weather Blog (Dec 5-11 2025)”
Winter Weather Event #3: Some Snow, A Lot of Disappointment
Good Wednesday Night, We are roughly 24 hours from most of our areas second chance at snow already this young winter season. Here are the latest forecast graphics. Confidence medium on the amount of cold air and the amount of moisture that this system will have to work with. One thing is for sure. ItContinue reading “Winter Weather Event #3: Some Snow, A Lot of Disappointment”
Tuesday Weather Blog: Early Winter Volitile Progressive Pattern in Place
For the Foothills & Eastern Escarpment of Western North Carolina Good afternoon, everyone. We’ve been digging through a tremendous amount of long-range and ensemble data today — Euro, GFS, AIFS, Canadian, clustering, and upper-air pattern composites — and the overall picture for our region is becoming clearer. It’s a busy pattern, but not necessarily aContinue reading “Tuesday Weather Blog: Early Winter Volitile Progressive Pattern in Place”
❄️Monday’s Update to the 7-Day >1 Inch Snow Probabilities
Northwest / Higher-Elevation Sections (These are terrain-driven, elevation-dependent numbers.)• NW Polk County (Saluda & highest peaks): 28%• NW Rutherford County (Sunshine–Golden Valley / South Mountains): 25%• NW McDowell County (Little Switzerland / Parkway ridge tops): 27%• NW Burke County (Jonas Ridge / Linville Gorge rim): 21%• NW Caldwell County (Globe / Edgemont / near BlowingContinue reading “❄️Monday’s Update to the 7-Day >1 Inch Snow Probabilities”