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Signs of Spring Emerge in February, Despite a Snowy Speed Bump
Last month saw mostly warm temperatures plus above-normal precipitation for much of the state. That has put spring-like weather – and impacts – at our...
A Cold, Dry January Sees Snow Return, Drought Expand
January brought a rare run of cold weather that supported several rounds of snow. But with little other precipitation, drought continued expanding across the state...
The Weather Year in Review: Heat, Helene, and Weather Whiplash in 2024
This post is a summary of our recent Year in Review webinar. The recording from that event will be posted soon, and the presentation slides...
Despite Snow Chances, December Wraps Up Near-Record Warmth in 2024
December started with snow and finished with heavy rain in the Mountains, sandwiching unseasonably warm spells that added to a near-record warm year. We also...
Warm Weather Delays Winter’s Chill in November
A steady stream of early-fall-like days made for a warm November, and despite returning rainfall, it was a dry month too. November wrapped up a...
October Dries Out in a Monthly Rainfall Reversal
Coming off a soaking September, October offered a decidedly drier pattern, along with mostly warm temperatures. That has made for an unconventional start to fall...
Reflecting on a Record-Setting, Storm-Soaked September
Due to Hurricane Helene, the National Centers for Environmental Information’s data center in Asheville is currently shut down. Our colleagues at NCEI have confirmed that...