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A photo of clouds over Pinehurst Resort on December 26

A Divided December Started Cold, Then Heated Up

December delivered mixed temperatures throughout the month, along with more dry weather and drought in central and western North Carolina. It also left us with...
A photo of snow on the ground in Beaufort County on the morning of November 11

Digesting a Dry November, and More from Last Month

On our table in November, our cup didn’t exactly runneth over as dry weather continued, but it was a fittingly fall-like month – aside from...
A photo of orange and yellow trees across the mountain landscape in Avery County on October 22

Unwrapping Our Weather Tricks and Treats from October

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the usual temperature and precipitation statistics and rankings from our partners at the National Centers for Environmental Information...
A photo of small barn in Reidsville with sunny blue skies overhead

Drought Digs Back in During a Storm-Sapped September

Limited rainfall brought drought back last month, while our temperatures were mostly typical for the first month of fall. Last month had a quiet start...
A photo of the sunrise in Newport, NC, on May 18

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...
A photo of Salem Lake near sunset on April 26

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....
A photo of the Black Cove wildfire burning at night on a hillside

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...