Category Archives: Weather News

As we approach the holiday season, there’s been a lot of chatter about potential winter weather in Western North Carolina. Let’s set the record straight on what we’re actually expecting in the coming days. Weekend Weather Overview (December 14-15, 2024): A weak upper-level disturbance will cross the Appalachian Mountains Saturday into Sunday, interacting with coldContinue reading “Winter Weather Update: No Major Storm Is Forecast for Christmas in Western NC At This Time. Light Icing possible Sunday Morning”

First things first, this is not another Helene situation or anything close to it. That being said, localized issues could arrise due to the quick onset and short timeline of the event. We are closely monitoring the potential for excessive rainfall across parts of Western North Carolina from Wednesday afternoon through midday Thursday. This rainfallContinue reading “Weather Alert: Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall Over Western NC”

As Western North Carolina braces for another Arctic clipper system, it’s important to note that this event is shaping up to be a moisture-starved, quick-moving system with minimal impacts expected. Clipper systems, named for their speed reminiscent of 19th-century “clipper” ships, originate in the Canadian Prairies and traverse the United States, often delivering light snowContinue reading “Clipper System Brings Light Flurries and Cold Air to Western North Carolina”

Sunday Night Forecast Package Update: As we enter December, the weather across the foothills and mountains has taken a wintry turn, marked by a cold front that swept through the region. This system brought another round of light snow showers to the mountains and has set the stage for below-normal temperatures to dominate the upcomingContinue reading “A Cold Week Ahead with Brief Snow Chances For Some”

As of November 4, 2024, Western North Carolina, has experienced a dry spell following Hurricane Helene, which occurred 38 days ago. The region has received minimal rainfall since the hurricane, leading to decreased soil moisture levels. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, approximately 67.3% of North Carolina is classified as Abnormally Dry (D0), with 3.1%Continue reading “Current Landslide Risk Assessment For Upcoming Rainfall (As of 11/4/24)”

Good evening, everyone. I wanted to bring you a quick update on a new tropical system developing in the Caribbean, currently identified as “97L.” This is an open low-pressure system that we’re keeping a close eye on, particularly for potential impacts on the Carolinas. While we’ve recently endured significant effects from Hurricane Helene, this systemContinue reading “Tropics Become Active Again. 97L Develops in the Caribbean. Carolina’s Shouldn’t Panic, Just Monitor.”