(2/18/25, 9 am): Winter Precipation expected Wednesday, final call map

Good Tuesday morning to everyone, we are waking up to a cold morning across the region with temperatures in the 20’s and lower 30’s. Today’s weather will feature an increase of clouds as the next storm system to the west moves in late tonight. You can see on the first visible satellite images of theContinue reading “(2/18/25, 9 am): Winter Precipation expected Wednesday, final call map”

2/17/25, 11 am): Winter Weather expected Wednesday, first call on snow amounts

Good Monday morning, we continue to monitor the potential of winter weather across the region for Wednesday. For today, we are going to have some really nice weather but it is chilly as high pressure has settled in across the Carolinas. As of 11 am Monday morning, we have updated our graphics in regards toContinue reading “2/17/25, 11 am): Winter Weather expected Wednesday, first call on snow amounts”

(2/16/25, 3 pm): Winter Storm appears likely for Wednesday

A complex weather pattern continues to evolve here in the Eastern US and players on the table are coming together to produce winter weather later this week. A look at the water vapor image this afternoon indicates the cold front that moved across the region this morning. Colder air is moving southeast thanks in partContinue reading “(2/16/25, 3 pm): Winter Storm appears likely for Wednesday”

Winter Weather Threat Midweek: A Complex Setup for the Carolinas

A dynamic and potentially significant winter storm is taking shape for the Foothills and Western North Carolina, with impacts expected midweek. Before we get there, a strong cold front will usher in a period of high winds and much colder temperatures. Here’s what to expect over the next several days: Sunday: Strong Cold Front MovesContinue reading “Winter Weather Threat Midweek: A Complex Setup for the Carolinas”

Cold Weather to relax toward normal to end January

Good Wednesday afternoon to everyone, The first three weeks of 2025 has been dominated by a cold weather pattern for a large portion of the United States including here in North Carolina. The coldest of the weather is here as we speak but the good news is that we look to be on the wayContinue reading “Cold Weather to relax toward normal to end January”

(1/19/25, 12:30 pm): Arctic Cold Wave moves in tonight, Flurries possible Tuesday Night

Good Sunday afternoon, We continue to monitor the next cold blast that moves in tonight bringing well below normal temperatures through a large chunk of this week. The leading edge of the arctic blast is now approaching the Southern Appalachians. Temperatures late this afternoon will begin to fall east of the mountains while snow showersContinue reading “(1/19/25, 12:30 pm): Arctic Cold Wave moves in tonight, Flurries possible Tuesday Night”

Strong Cold Wave moving in the next 24 hours, high impact winter storm for Eastern Carolinas late Tuesday

Good Saturday evening to everyone, A major arctic blast that we have been talking about all week is on the way for the Eastern US and its going to set up the likelihood for a winter storm for some parts of the country that normally receives a snowfall once every couple decades. The impacts hereContinue reading “Strong Cold Wave moving in the next 24 hours, high impact winter storm for Eastern Carolinas late Tuesday”

(1/9/25, 3 pm) Snow, mixed precip to move into the region on Friday

Good Thursday afternoon, Our winter storm is already creating big problems across Texas today and it will continue to move east over the next 24-48 hours bringing various types of winter precipitation to the western Carolinas. Below are some of the latest thoughts on the storm and how it will impact the region on FridayContinue reading “(1/9/25, 3 pm) Snow, mixed precip to move into the region on Friday”

2025 to begin on a cold note across the Nation, Could there be southern snow opportunities?

Good Sunday evening to everyone, It appears that the start of 2025 is going to include a visit from Ol’ Man Winter! The buzz of a significant cold outbreak and possible southern snow is going around the ranks of social media. We would like to take a moment to lay out some of the parametersContinue reading “2025 to begin on a cold note across the Nation, Could there be southern snow opportunities?”

2024-25 Winter Outlook

Good Wednesday evening, Foothills Action Network is excited to present the 2024-25 Winter Outlook. You can watch a video version of it right here and below are images from the presentation that you can scroll through. Our weather team will do a Facebook Live this weekend to go into further detail and answer viewer questions.Continue reading “2024-25 Winter Outlook”