Our latest blog post looks back to the Christmas snowstorm on December 25-26, 2010: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/12... What do you remember about that event? Was it your first White Christmas? How much snow did you receive?

We’re just one week away from Christmas – and the 15-year anniversary of North Carolina’s last widespread White Christmas. With help from NWS Raleigh, we’re looking back to December 2010 and the snowstorm that almost wasn’t. #ncwx

November fit the pattern of our fall, with more dry weather and seasonable temperatures across North Carolina. We also saw a surprise mid-month snow event that had parts of #ncwx looking and feeling like winter. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/12...

This winter could have a familiar feeling, with a similar set of storylines and atmospheric signals shaping our weather as last year. For the 14th year in a row, we present our Winter Outlook for North Carolina. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...

Grandfather Mountain was our coldest station this morning, with a low of 12°F and maximum wind gusts of up to 60 mph! This is the coldest morning there since March 2. 🥶

Last week's rain event brought widespread improvements on the latest US Drought Monitor, but we're not out of the woods for drought and a potentially active fall wildfire season just yet. #ncwx

From sweet seasonable days to sour storm-driven flooding and overwash, October brought a varied weather haul across North Carolina. #ncwx Our latest monthly summary has more on the tricks and treats over the past month. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...

In September, we saw more fall-like days along with ongoing dryness and the return of drought in parts of North Carolina. #ncwx Our monthly summary has more on September and an update on this hot-and-cold hurricane season. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/10...

Almost half of North Carolina has seen their worst ever tropical event within the past decade, including storms such as Florence and Helene. Does this match your local perception? What do you remember about these storms? Read more in our Helene lookback: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...

Today marks one year since the first raindrops fell ahead of Hurricane Helene, which became our state's costliest and deadliest storm on record. #ncwx On the Climate Blog, we revisit Helene amid the context of a stormy decade across North Carolina. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...

We just wrapped up an unseasonably cool August that started wet and ended dry in North Carolina. #ncwx Our latest monthly summary has more on the past month’s weather, the summer statistics, and the stories to watch this fall. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, it's a good time to catch up on tropical storm science, hazards, preparedness steps, and more. Check out our newly updated Hurricanes content for a crash course in North Carolina tropical weather. #ncwx 🔗: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/hurr...

NEWS: Our director @kathiedello.bsky.social is moving to NC DEQ as the state's Assistant Secretary of Resilience. Over the past six years, Kathie elevated our office, helping us bring science to more people, and in response to changing hazards, across the state. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

As Hurricane Erin heads away today, we're taking an early look at the storm's impacts in eastern North Carolina, from winds to waves to overwash. #ncwx Plus: What does Erin have in common with legendary Hurricane Isabel? Our Climate Blog has more ⬇️ 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

From Chantal's soaking to the late-month heat wave, July was stormy and steamy in North Carolina, with record warmth overnight and record high dew points. Our latest monthly summary has more on the warm, wet July weather. #ncwx 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

Five years ago this week, Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina, bringing a damaging storm surge and deadly inland tornadoes. Our lookback has more on this turning point storm and how its preparedness measures carried beyond the coastline. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

One year ago, we installed our ECONet station at @ncssm-morganton.bsky.social in Morganton. Today, we wish a happy first birthday to MORG!

The heat is on this week, and that means more stress during outdoor activities. Together with @ncstate-ncics.bsky.social, we're looking at what historical trends and recent extremes in Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures tell us about heat risk in North Carolina. #ncwx 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

With more than 10 inches of rain in spots, Tropical Storm Chantal produced flooding and damage across central NC over the past 24 hours. #ncwx Our latest blog post reviews the rainfall totals, river crests, and other initial impacts from Chantal. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

Beginning our recap of recent weather, we look back at the rain, heat, and air quality hazards in June. #ncwx (Stay tuned for a Chantal recap, coming soon!) 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

Nine months ago, Hurricane Helene roared into western NC, and since the flooding receded, another impact has lit up the mountain landscape. #ncwx With insights from @usfs.bsky.social, NC Forest Service, and NWS GSP, we look at the fire danger following Helene: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...

Yesterday was a scorcher, and 31 of our 45 ECONet stations set new daily record high temperatures. #ncwx Our hottest spot down in the Sandhills was Lilesville, which topped out at 102.7°F — the hottest day there since June 30, 2012. 🥵

Nearly eight months after it first emerged, drought is gone in North Carolina. #ncwx Today on the Climate Blog, we look back on this drought and its impacts, including an active spring fire season across the state. #ncwx 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...

There's more to measuring heat stress than just a thermometer! The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) includes the effects of humidity, wind, and solar radiation, which better captures heat impacts on hot days like today. See more and current conditions at econet.climate.ncsu.edu/wbgt

We are currently seeing heat index values in the low to mid 90s across stations in our ECONet. With heat season now upon us, do you know the signs of heat illness?

Last month was one of our top ten wettest Mays on record statewide, which helped drought disappear and flowers (and crops) flourish. #ncwx Our latest climate summary has more on May, plus a hurricane season preview. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/06...

For the first time since early January, Severe Drought (D2) is off the map in North Carolina thanks to recent showers and storms across the Coastal Plain. #ncwx

April featured some hot days, an unseasonable Easter, and a lack of the usual spring showers across North Carolina. Our latest climate summary includes a review of April's weather and a roundup of current drought impacts. #ncwx 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/05...

Part of our role as a public service center means getting out of the office 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Last Friday, that meant we spent the day at the farm! 🚜 Team members Sean Heuser and Myleigh Neill had a blast meeting enthusiastic young learners at a recent Farm Animal Day, put on by @ncstatecals.bsky.social

Today marks the 25th anniversary of our ECONet station in Laurel Springs, NC 🎂 Swipe through to read more facts and stats about the LAUR station ➡️ #ncwx

Warm, windy days with few relieving rains helped pollen proliferate and wildfires whip up across North Carolina last month. Our March climate summary has more on an overall warm and dry month statewide. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/04...

Drought, low humidity, and gusty winds have fueled large wildfires across the Carolinas this week, including a pair of 3,000+ acre fires in Polk County that have triggered local evacuations. (📸: Ross Arrington) See more from Polk County EM: www.polknc.gov/emergency_ma...

CoCoRaHS observations are a big aid for drought monitoring. On Monday, CoCoRaHS observers near Wilmington reported more than 3 inches of rain, which justified local drought improvements this week. Join this valuable volunteer network by signing up at cocorahs.org.

This winter was a season of surprising snows and developing drought across North Carolina. #ncwx Our winter recap blog post covers the past season, including the statewide snow totals, and what to watch for this spring. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/03...

College basketball isn’t the only thing heating up across North Carolina this March. During the @CoCoRaHS Rain Gauge Rally, we're looking to add new @NC_CoCoRaHS observers to help us measure precipitation each day. Learn more and sign up at cocorahs.org.

February brought a late-winter warmup with a dash of cold and snow mixed in for parts of North Carolina. #ncwx Our latest climate summary looks at the past month and its early signs of spring, including recent fire danger. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/03...

It may be late February, but winter isn't done yet! Yesterday's snow event added even more accumulation in this active winter season, especially in northeastern North Carolina. #ncwx 📰 Blog: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/02...

January brought a lasting chill and several solid snows, but no drought relief across North Carolina. Our latest climate summary has more on last month's weather. #ncwx climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/02...

On this day in 2000, a monster snowstorm was brewing that caught us all by surprise. For the 25th anniversary of Raleigh's record 20-inch snow, we tell the story of that storm, including why the forecasts were so far off and how the city slowly dug out. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/01...

This week's wintry event brought rarely seen snow totals and a big chill across eastern North Carolina. Our latest blog post looks at this storm that snapped more snow droughts in #ncwx. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/01...

Headlined by Helene and heat, 2024 was an impactful year in North Carolina, including the latest examples of "weather whiplash" across the state. #ncwx Explore the big weather stories from the past year with us in our year-in-review blog recap. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/01...

Friday's winter storm brought the first measurable snow in almost three years across parts of North Carolina. Our event summary blog post looks at the statewide snow totals and local snow drought statuses after this storm. #ncwx 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/01...

Here's our first draft of the statewide snowfall map from last night's storm. ❄️⛄ It's based on reports from CoCoRaHS observers and local National Weather Service offices this morning. Stay tuned on Monday for our full event recap! #ncwx

December started with a surprise snow but finished with plenty of warm weather, which helped put 2024 among our state's warmest years on record. #ncwx Our climate summary has more on last month, plus the wintry potential in the weeks ahead. ❄️❓ climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/01...

The ECONet station at Mt. Mitchell State Park is back online after power restoration. Check out the current conditions at econet.climate.ncsu.edu/stations/?id...

This summer saw a big rainfall reversal in eastern NC. After 23 consecutive dry days in June, Greenville had stretches of 6, 8, and 7 days in a row with rain in July, Aug., and Sept.! View your local precipitation patterns from 2024 with Station ReViewer: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/stat...

Sunday lived up to its name this year, with rain on only 14 of 50 Sundays and less rain on that day in Raleigh (6.08") than any other day of the week! Discover your own local calendar quirks from 2024 using our Station ReViewer tool: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/stat...

From single digits to summer's sizzle, temperatures in Waynesville spanned 88 degrees this year: from 3°F on January 21 and 22 to 91°F on July 6! See how the mercury moved in your area in 2024 using our Station ReViewer tool: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/stat...

What a temperature difference we have across the state this afternoon: from a spring-like 68°F in Greenville to a frigid 16°F on Grandfather Mountain! #ncwx

Before our recent wintry weather, it felt like fall — or even warmer! — in North Carolina most of last month, which was our 2nd-warmest November on record. Our climate summary looks at those temperatures, the drought status, and wraps up fall in #ncwx. climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/12...