Recent Posts
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...
Summer Heat Debuts, Showers Become Shy in April
April featured unseasonable warmth and an uncharacteristic lack of rain showers and severe weather. That has extended our drought with new impacts emerging last month....
Dry Weather, Dry Air Spark March Fire Danger
On the fast track into spring, March remained mostly warm in North Carolina, with dry weather especially in the west. Low humidity, gusty winds, and...
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...
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...