News and stories about North Carolina's weather and climate
Winter Roars Back in a Lion-Like March
APRIL 2, 2018 | CLIMATE SUMMARY
This month's climate summary highlights our turbulent March that included some springtime snow, cool and windy weather, and a new sensor to help track... (Read more)
Winter Recap 2017-18: A Season of Surprises
MARCH 26, 2018 | CLIMATE SUMMARY, WINTER WEATHER
It was the winter that kept us guessing. Just when we thought our warm fall would persist into 2018, a record-setting cold snap ensued. We thought the... (Read more)
Winter Wanes Early in a Near-Record Warm February
MARCH 2, 2018 | CLIMATE SUMMARY
This month's climate summary highlights the warm weather and diminishing drought during February, plus the CoCoRaHS March Madness contest that's now underway. Spring-Like... (Read more)
A Cold, Snowy January Brings Drought Relief
FEBRUARY 1, 2018 | CLIMATE SUMMARY, DROUGHT
Our latest climate summary looks back at a memorable January that saw an extended stretch of cold weather, two major snow events, and some drought recovery... (Read more)
A Tale of Weather Transitions in 2017
JANUARY 25, 2018 | CLIMATE SUMMARY
Today, we'll catch you up on last year's weather storylines in North Carolina, and discuss just how extreme the past year was for our state. North... (Read more)