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November 21, 2019 Climate Blog, News, Seasonal Outlook

The 2019-20 Winter Outlook: A Little of Everything?

By the State Climate Office We’ve already gotten our first taste of winter with last week’s freezing temperatures, so with a whole season still to come, it’s natural to wonder:...

November 19, 2019 Climate Blog, Seasonal Outlook

Winter Pattern Update: What Does ENSO Neutral Mean for NC?

By Corey Davis This is the first part of our annual winter outlook series. Our outlook will be released on Thursday, November 21. When assessing our likely wintertime...

November 6, 2019 Climate Blog, Climate Summary

The Heat Backed Off and Rain Picked Up in October

By Corey Davis October began with hundred-degree heat, but a mid-month pattern change brought some relief from the heat and widespread rainfall that led to drought improvement. Record...