Winter Storm Briefing (1/22/26, 5 pm): Winter Storm to bring significant amounts of sleet and freezing rain

Good Thursday afternoon to everyone, Our winter weather coverage is sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery & Screen Printing, located in Morganton. A look at the water vapor today shows the two players that will help produce a wide-reaching winter storm across the Eastern US and back into the Southern Plains. The feature off the coastContinue reading “Winter Storm Briefing (1/22/26, 5 pm): Winter Storm to bring significant amounts of sleet and freezing rain”

Winter Storm Briefing (1/21/26, 5 pm): Preparations continue for major winter storm

Good Wednesday evening to everyone, A reminder that our Winter Weather coverage is sponsored by Wendy B’s Embroidery & Screen Printing located at 3076 N.C. Hwy 18 South in Morganton. We continue to monitor the likelihood of a major winter storm this weekend across the Carolinas. Confidence remains very high on the overall setup andContinue reading “Winter Storm Briefing (1/21/26, 5 pm): Preparations continue for major winter storm”

Light Freezing Rain Could Impact Foothill Locations Sunday Night and Monday

Western North Carolina Foothills– As we look ahead to Sunday night into Monday morning, the region is expected to experience a light freezing rain event that could lead to some minor travel concerns, particularly on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Here is a detailed breakdown of what to expect and how it mayContinue reading “Light Freezing Rain Could Impact Foothill Locations Sunday Night and Monday”

(1/4/2024 6:30 pm) Winter Precipitation to move in early Saturday

Good Thursday evening to everyone. Winter storm coverage is sponsored by Mi Paloma Mexican Restaurant in Morganton. We continue to monitor a winter weather event that is expected to impact western North Carolina late Friday night and into the morning hours of Saturday. The following graphics have been updated as of 6:15 pm on Thursday, Jan. 4Continue reading “(1/4/2024 6:30 pm) Winter Precipitation to move in early Saturday”

Update on Potential Winter Weather This Weekend (1/2/24, 8 pm)

Good Tuesday evening to everyone, weather-wise it was a very nice day across western North Carolina with temperatures rebounding today into the lower 50’s across the Foothills and Western Piedmont. The first of two features from an active southern jet stream will impact the Southeast US. the first shortwave will quickly move moisture across theContinue reading “Update on Potential Winter Weather This Weekend (1/2/24, 8 pm)”

Rain Showers to Return Across Western North Carolina over Next 24 Hours. Some Light Freezing Rain Possible Along Parkway

Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Wednesday morning to all. We are looking at another seasonally cold day across Western North Carolina as we transition toward our next weather system. Through the lower portions of the atmosphere, a weak high pressure to our north continues to drain cold, dry air in on northeast winds. That willContinue reading “Rain Showers to Return Across Western North Carolina over Next 24 Hours. Some Light Freezing Rain Possible Along Parkway”

Light Frozen Precipitation Possible Along The Blue Ridge Tuesday Daybreak, Cold Rain Elsewhere

Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Monday morning, we continue to monitor the next storm system to impact our region starting early tomorrow morning. Cold air has overtaken a large section of the United States. This morning featured temperatures in the low to mid 20’s across the Foothills and Western Piedmont. Our next storm system isContinue reading “Light Frozen Precipitation Possible Along The Blue Ridge Tuesday Daybreak, Cold Rain Elsewhere”

Winter Weather Possible For Some Tuesday. Forecast Graphics Explanation.

Forecast Graphics Here…. Good Sunday Evening to everyone. I hope you have had a great weekend. This week’s forecast requires some explanation. One that can’t be provided with just graphics. First off we know that it is going to be cold this week. Normal high temperatures for this week should be about 61°. This weekContinue reading “Winter Weather Possible For Some Tuesday. Forecast Graphics Explanation.”

Winter Storm To Impact Western Carolinas Late Tonight Through Sunday (Final Call Map)

Lead Forecaster Daniel Crawley Good Saturday morning to all of our followers, we have been covering this potential winter storm extensively over the past few days. Last weekend computer model guidance started sniffing out the potential of a winter weather event and now we are on the doorstep of it. Preparation needs to be completedContinue reading “Winter Storm To Impact Western Carolinas Late Tonight Through Sunday (Final Call Map)”