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Near-Normal Precipitation and Temperatures in February

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Jul 9, 2013

Death Valley Ready to Remember a Temperature Record

On Wednesday, Death Valley, CA, should be a little livelier than usual as crowds are expected to come and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the world’s hottest recorded temperature. On July 10th, 1913, the mercury skyrocketed to 134°F at the appropriately named Furnace Creek. Note: Since this post was originally published, this Death Valley record…

Jun 18, 2013

Nothing Could Be Finer: A Look Back at our Seasonable Spring

As anyone who spent time outdoors over the past few months can attest, the idyllic spring of 2013 is one for the memory banks, and it turns out that it’s also one for the record books. The preliminary rankings show this spring was the 7th coldest and 50th driest on record for North Carolina. That…

Jun 12, 2013

May Remains Wet in Western North Carolina

Monthly statistics for May 2013:Statewide Average Precipitation: 4.47 inches (43rd wettest since 1895)Statewide Average Temperature: 64.6°F (30th coldest since 1895)* Values generated from preliminary numbers Cool Start, Warm Finish to May May 2013 started off cool — almost cold (at least for May). Most of North Carolina experienced maximum temperatures in the first week of May that…

May 15, 2013

The SCO at StormFest 2013

StormFest is an annual event which brings together groups from around North Carolina to talk about storms, and how to be prepared for the dangers these storms can bring. This year, StormFest took place on May 4th, and was attended by an estimated 3700 people! Attendees got to participate in many events throughout the day,…

May 10, 2013

Temperatures Moderate and Drought Abates in April

Monthly statistics for April 2013: Statewide Average Precipitation: 4.89 inches (18th wettest since 1895)Statewide Average Temperature: 57.7°F (59th coldest since 1895)* Values generated from preliminary numbers Normal Temperatures for Most of the State Most stations across North Carolina observed mean temperatures that were relatively normal for this time of year, ranking April 2013 as the 59th coldest…

May 7, 2013

Winter El Niño Events Often Take Root in the Spring

Although our winter just ended, the weather conditions half a world away in the western Pacific Ocean may already be shaping how our next winter will turn out. Yes, December is still seven months away, but an analysis of years that developed a wintertime El Niño pattern — which often leads to cooler and wetter…

Apr 17, 2013

March was Cold and (Mostly) Dry, with Some Late Season Snowfall

March 2013 was a cold one! Not only did the statewide average temperature for the month rank it as the 6th coldest March on record, that value was roughly 0.3 degrees lower than in January — typically the coldest month of the year for North Carolina, on average. Statewide Average Precipitation: 2.85 inches (22nd driest…

Apr 5, 2013

Winter 2012-13 Recap

Back in December, we released our winter outlook that included our own winter forecast and the predictions of the woolly worm, farmers’ almanacs, and two important global climate patterns. A little over three months later, the winter has now wrapped up, giving us a chance to review the winter and these predictions. ENSO’s Impacts (or…

Mar 14, 2013

Near-Normal Precipitation and Temperatures in February

The statewide statistics below highlight a somewhat “normal” February in terms of precipitation. The majority of the state received anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of rainfall, with a few coastal areas receiving over 6 inches. While these rainfall totals equate to above-normal (or just below-normal) conditions for the northern Piedmont and most of the…