Spring storm system forming across the eastern U.S., bringing severe thunderstorms to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Dynamic upper-level winds and a strengthening low pressure system will fuel organized storms.
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Saturday Weather Discussion: Scattered Storms Could Produce Isolated Severe Wind Gusts This Afternoon
Saturday March 7th, 2026 Severe Weather Risk Today: Marginal (Main Risk: Damaging Winds) Detailed Meteorological Discussion A spring-like weather pattern continues to evolve across the southern Appalachians, with western North Carolina positioned within a warm, increasingly moist southwest flow regime ahead of a slow-moving frontal boundary approaching from the west. The broader synoptic pattern featuresContinue reading “Saturday Weather Discussion: Scattered Storms Could Produce Isolated Severe Wind Gusts This Afternoon”
Isolated Shower and Storm Chances This Weekend, but Warm!
(Technical Forecast First and the layman’s term forecast is below it) Synoptic Overview The large-scale pattern across North America remains characterized by an amplified upper-level trough across the western United States with downstream ridging across the eastern half of the country. This configuration supports a broad southwest flow regime across much of the central andContinue reading “Isolated Shower and Storm Chances This Weekend, but Warm!”
Happy Meteorological Spring. Warm Today but Cold Weather To Start Work Week.
Good warm Sunday Afternoon to everyone. Welcome to Meteorological Spring. For climate purposes, today is actually the first day of Spring, even though we are still about 19-20 days away from the Spring Solstice. March has arrived like a lamb, but it will show some attitude tomorrow, just showing how much of a roller coasterContinue reading “Happy Meteorological Spring. Warm Today but Cold Weather To Start Work Week.”
Light Rain, Snow, Mix To Taunt The Area Once More
A cold front will settle through the area tonight bringing scattered rain showers across the foothills. Precipitation totals will be very light. That cold front will settle to our south and stall. Low pressure will move along the frontal boundary, likely across SC, Wednesday Evening and Wednesday Night. Light moisture will spread north across theContinue reading “Light Rain, Snow, Mix To Taunt The Area Once More”
Foothills Weather Blog: Cold Mornings, Clouds, and a Midweek Change
As we head through the middle of the week across the Western North Carolina Foothills, the weather pattern remains active but low impact overall. While we are not looking at a major winter event, there are still a few things to watch, especially with cold mornings and a weak system midweek. Tuesday: Mostly Cloudy andContinue reading “Foothills Weather Blog: Cold Mornings, Clouds, and a Midweek Change”
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.”