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Drought Sprouts at the Coast as Spring Takes Root in March
Rain events last month targeted the Piedmont and southern Mountains while missing the coast, which helped drought expand there. Warmer weather – and a few … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2022/04/drought-sprouts-at-the-coast-as-spring-takes-root-in-march/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
Spring Blooms in March, But Winter Wetness Lingers
Our new website launches next week, and we’re using it to help illustrate a warm March that dried out in some areas but remains generally saturated after our wet winter. … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2021/04/spring-blooms-in-march-but-winter-wetness-lingers/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
March Remains Warm, But with Drier Weather
We exited a warm winter and got a head-start on spring with above-normal temperatures in March. Dry weather returned to North Carolina last month, but … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2020/04/march-remains-warm-but-with-drier-weather/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
Spring’s Slow March Leaves Winter Behind
Steadily warming temperatures throughout March, as well as a dry and mostly snow-free month, mean spring is upon us. In this post, we also look … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2019/04/springs-slow-march-leaves-winter-behind/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
Winter Roars Back in a Lion-Like March
This month’s climate summary highlights our turbulent March that included some springtime snow, cool and windy weather, and a new sensor to help track heat … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2018/04/winter-roars-back-in-a-lion-like-march/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
Warm Weather Bookends a Cool Mid-Month in March
After a warm, dry February, our temperatures and precipitation rebounded to near-normal levels in March. Winter’s Parting Shot Brings an Early Spring Cooldown February’s warm … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2017/04/warm-weather-bookends-a-cool-mid-month-in-march/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>
Spring Begins With a Warm, Dry March
From the Mountains to the coast, North Carolina had warm weather and little rainfall during the past month. Widespread Warmth Includes Few Chilly Nights Continuing … <a href="https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2016/04/spring-begins-with-a-warm-dry-march/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more</a>