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Spring Showers in May End a Long-Running Dry Spell
May brought a wetter weather pattern and prevailing above-normal temperatures in North Carolina. With summer now upon us, we also look at outlooks for the...
Winter Recap 2024-25: Snow Returns, but Drought Deepens
Our weather this winter included evidence of the expected, including overall dry conditions, along with some surprises sprinkled in with the return of snow across...
Winter Outlook 2024-25: A Decisive Season for Droughts
It’s setting up to be a consequential winter for North Carolina, with the fate of a newly emerging drought, along with a potentially record-breaking “snow...
Uncharted Waters: Previewing the 2024 Hurricane Season
Few hurricane seasons in recent memory have arrived with as much anticipation as this year’s, and for good reason: few seasons have ever been favored...
Winter Outlook 2023-24: Awaiting Wetter Weather With El Niño’s Return
Following a snow-free year in many areas and with drought now gripping more than half of the state, a pattern change – both from what...
Winter Recap 2022-23: Snow is Scarce, Blooms Come Early
A few cold days before Christmas were the only taste of winter many areas felt all season, as warm and often spring-like weather dominated the...
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...