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Nearly a foot of snow covers the Appalachian State campus in Boone. (Jan 2022, Photo by App State)
From The Mountains To The Outer Banks
The North Carolina State Climate Office serves as the primary scientific extension resource for weather and climate science for the state of North Carolina. The office achieves its mission through climate science monitoring, education, extension, and research.
ECONet
Our office hosts the North Carolina Environment and Climate Observing Network (ECONet). Learn more about the 44-site network here.
Education
Learn about our state’s unique climate and weather and browse classroom-ready lessons and activities.
Data + Products
Explore North Carolina’s climate, and access climate data and climate-smart decision support tools with our suite of products.
Research
Our office conducts original research on many aspects of North Carolina’s climate and weather. Learn more here.
- The Weather Year in Review: Familiar Patterns with New Twists in 2022
It was a year that started and ended with totally out-of-season weather, and included just about every extreme in between, from hot to cold, wet… - A Christmas Chill Decked December’s Halls
December’s temperatures were marked by a big cooldown just in time for Christmas. Rain throughout the month lifted the Mountains out of drought. And a… - November’s Weather Buffet Spanned Warm to Wet, Chilled to Charred
This November, Mother Nature was an accommodating hostess, serving up weather both hot and frozen, with entrées moist and filling, or burnt to a crisp…. - Winter Outlook for 2022-23: La Niña Lives On
A persistent Pacific pattern is back again, putting us in line for a rare triple-dip La Niña this winter. But with each of the past…