Good Saturday to everyone, Arctic chill has taken western North Carolina over most of this week and today we are dealing with the strongest of two shots of cold air that we have seen this week. Temperatures at the lunch hour across the region are well below normal for this time of the year. TheseContinue reading “Warm up and Rain?: Major pattern shift coming after we get through frigid weekend”
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Extended cold spell underway across the Carolinas and persist all week
Good MLK day to everyone, We are reaching the coldest time of the year from a climatological standpoint across western North Carolina and mother nature is following the script right on cue. We are going to experience a substantially cold week overall. Of course, a lot of people are more interested in the prospects ofContinue reading “Extended cold spell underway across the Carolinas and persist all week”
Moisture Starved Fronatal Boundary Brings Low End Snow Chances Monday Night and Tuesday. Caution Urged For Snow Lovers Though.
A cold front has moved through the area today. Gusty winds from this afternoon will wane overnight. Another cold front will move through the area Sunday Morning, bringing gusty winds back to the region Sunday Afternoon. Low End precipitation chances return Monday Afternoon through Tuesday with a cold front that develops across Tennessee and Kentucky.Continue reading “Moisture Starved Fronatal Boundary Brings Low End Snow Chances Monday Night and Tuesday. Caution Urged For Snow Lovers Though.”
(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)”
2023 Year in Review: Precipitation
Looking back at the global teleconnections for this past year North America was in the third year of a La Nina. During the winter months that usually equates to dry weather but in the summer a La Nina can result in a more impactful hurricane season. When you look back month-by-month, western North Carolina wasContinue reading “2023 Year in Review: Precipitation”
Snow? What Snow? Unsettled Weather Pattern Teases Western North Carolina Snow Lovers.
An upper-level low-pressure center will move into the region on Friday. Snow showers will develop across the mountains, but this moisture-starved system likely will not have enough moisture to produce anything other than blowing snow across the foothills Friday Night. Cold high pressure builds into the region briefly late Saturday and Sunday. Another energy shotContinue reading “Snow? What Snow? Unsettled Weather Pattern Teases Western North Carolina Snow Lovers.”
Area summary of rainfall amounts past 48 hours
Needless to say the Christmas holiday was a very soggy one across western North Carolina. Some light rainfall began in the favored upslope areas late Christmas Eve and by Christmas morning the region was dealing with steady rainfall. Some very impressive totals have accumulated over the past 60 hours. Below is a map courtesy ofContinue reading “Area summary of rainfall amounts past 48 hours”
Forecasting the Weather Rollercoaster: Rain, Snow, and Uncertainties Ahead!
Good Tuesday Evening. A wet weather day lingers into the night. The HRRR model did well predicting this weather event. Rainfall totals of 5-8 inches were common across the southern and eastern-facing slopes. Away from the mountains, generally 2-4 inches of rain fell. Light rain and drizzle will continue into the night. After a WednesdayContinue reading “Forecasting the Weather Rollercoaster: Rain, Snow, and Uncertainties Ahead!”
Nor’easter to impact the Carolinas and East Coast with rain and wind (12/16 morning update)
Good Saturday morning to everyone, We continue to monitor what looks to be a major weather event running up the east coast over the next 48-72 hours. As of early Saturday morning the main players are clearly in view. First we have a developing area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico moving toContinue reading “Nor’easter to impact the Carolinas and East Coast with rain and wind (12/16 morning update)”