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As we brace for a chilly, damp week ahead in the Western Carolinas, it’s important to remember that the rain is much-needed. Tonight, temperatures are expected to plummet into the upper 20s and low 30s, raising concerns about patchy black ice on roads that haven’t fully dried. While these slick spots are likely to beContinue reading “Black Ice Possible Monday AM. More Significant Weather Systems Later This Week. Winter Weather Possible”

Over the next seven days, the Western Carolinas will certainly be unsettled, with multiple cold-air damming events and storm systems overrunning the shallow cold air. What you’re seeing here in this blog is a look at the overall odds of seeing at least 1 inch of snow at some point over the next seven days,Continue reading “Sunday Update: 7 Day Snow Probabilities”

A cold front will move in from the west tonight, throwing a round of moisture into the Carolinas. For almost all of our foothill counties, this will mean a chilly, raw light rain. However, the combination of lingering cold air and higher elevations along the Blue Ridge and the highest ridges of the South MountainsContinue reading “Winter Weather Briefing #1 – Light, Isolated Icing Risk Tonight”

*IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS FORECAST ONLY ACCOUNTS FOR POTENTIAL 1 INCH OR GREATER SNOW AMOUNTS. IT DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR TRACE AMOUNTS OF SNOW OR ANY ICE. THOSE DETAILS WILL COME IN A SEPARATE BLOG. We’ve spent the better part of the morning reviewing fresh model guidance across the Foothills and Western North Carolina,Continue reading “❄️ Foothills Weather Network – Saturday’s Snow Chance Outlook”

Residents of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties should prepare for a dramatic cold snap arriving over the Thanksgiving holiday. A strong cold front will sweep through Wednesday evening (Nov 26, 2025), bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and brisk winds. Here’s a step-by-step guide through the weather changes fromContinue reading “Thanksgiving Cold Shot: Day-by-Day Timeline for NC Foothills. Will Winter Weather Impact Travel?”

Foothills Weather Network Forecast Blog – Saturday, October 11, 2025 Good morning, Foothills friends!  A coastal storm developing off the Southeast coast is starting to influence our weather.  This system, sometimes called a Nor’easter, will slide just inland enough to push clouds, wind and rain back toward the Blue Ridge.  Here’s what you need toContinue reading “Sunday Trends Breezy and Damp. Nice Week Ahead Otherwise”

Hey y’all, Chris here with your local weather scoop. As we keep an eye on the tropics, here’s the latest: Tropical Storm Amelia is doing a little dance out in the Atlantic, but thanks to Hurricane Humberto carving out a trough to the east, Amelia’s more likely to slide away from us rather than payContinue reading “A Welcome Drink of Rain Before a Fall Refresh”

The tropical Atlantic is lighting up — and signs point to a very active two-week stretch ahead. With the Madden-Julian Oscillation turning favorable, wind shear in the Atlantic is weak, and two disturbances are under close watch, the setup is classic for rapid development. Add in a lurking trough over the Southeast U.S., and weContinue reading “⚠️ The Tropics Are Waking Up: A Two‑Week Surge of Activity Ahead”