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Raleigh News & Observer

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Will NC get a snowy winter? Here's what one state forecast says

The question isn’t whether this year’s winter will have an El Niño pattern. It’s a matter of whether it will be the strongest on record. “The consequences for North Carolina are plentiful, with a pattern change in the cards that could ease our long-running drought, but that could also see more frequent flooding, erosion and coastal overwash ,” according to the North Carolina Climate Office’s winter outlook. A record El Niño puts North Carolina “in uncharted waters,” but it’s likely the state will see more rain and precipitation, with some of the past strongest El Niños producing some of North Carolina’s wettest winters. But that doesn’t necessarily mean snow. “For one, thanks to broader warming trends in our climate, consistently cool weather has been hard to come by in recent years,” according to the Climate Office’s outlook. “In fact, 13 of our past 15 winters have been warmer than the 20th-century average.” The State Climate Office is forecasting “overall above-normal temperatures” and “fewer wintry events and less snowfall.” Snow lovers in western North Carolina may have the best chances of “big snow events.” “From the Triad and Charlotte eastward, the chances of significant snow are lower , and wintry events

North Carolina · 12h

FOX Carolina

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Cold front bringing gusty winds, small rain chance on Thursday

North Carolina · 10h

travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Frost Advisory Issued for 40 Counties in North Carolina as Temperatures Drop Sharply

A Frost Advisory is in effect for 40 counties in North Carolina as temperatures fall into the mid 30s early Tuesday. The National Weather Service says frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, and plants left uncovered may be killed. Central North Carolina. NWS Raleigh issued the advisory for 27 counties...

North Carolina · 2d
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Widespread frost/freeze still targeting Saturday night

We’re tracking a potential widespread significant frost/freeze risk coming to eastern NC Saturday night. The coldest air we have seen thus far this season arrives with help from a developing coastal low over the weekend, providing inland communities with a threat of widespread freezing temperatures. Due to the potential...

North Carolina · 1d
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wataugaonline.com

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First Snow Possible, Hard Freezes and Wind Chills in the Teens as Cold Snap Arrives Thursday

The High Country is about to get its first real taste of winter. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg says Wednesday is the last warm day for the foreseeable future, with a cold snap beginning Thursday that will last through the weekend and could bring the first snow of the season to the highest elevations.

Boone, NC · 15h

Charlotte Observer

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4-inches of snow, 50 mph gusts, 15-degree lows forecast in parts of NC mountains

The impact of a cold front on North Carolina’s higher elevations continues to worsen, with forecasters calling for more snow, lower temperatures and more powerful wind gusts. Forecasters initially expected “the season’s first snow” would be no more than an inch along the NC-Tennessee state line, but it’s now suspected up to 4 inches could fall in areas like northern Swain County. “If moisture ends up lingering longer over these areas, they can expect an uptick in snow amounts,” the National Weather Service says. The bigger concern will be the bitter cold and wind gusts starting Thursday night, forecasters say. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible along ridge tops Friday and Saturday, resulting in very cold wind chills when “parts of the mountains will drop into the 12 to 20F degree range,” the NWS says. Temperatures could feel as low as 10 degrees west of Boone, making frostbite and hypothermia possible for those who venture out with exposed skin, forecasters say. “Highs from Friday through early next week are also expected to remain below normal for mid-November,” NWS forecasters say. The cold front will stretch from one end of the state to the other on Sunday, with lows

North Carolina · 17h

nildealnow.com

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Smoky Mountains Could See 5 to 9 Inches of Snow Friday Night as Flurries Reach North Georgia Mountains and Western North Carolina

NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is expected to arrive in North Georgia late Thursday, followed by a strong push of cold air on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow still looks likely in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, where some spots could pick up 5 to 9 inches. The latest European model also shows a few snow flurries possible in the northeast Georgia mountains Friday night, followed by a few chilly days before temperatures moderate.

Georgia · 3d

WLOS.com

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Freezing temperatures, snow at higher elevations coming to western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The coldest air of the season and the first accumulating snow at higher elevations are expected by the end of this week. A powerful cold front will plow through western North Carolina, with temperatures starting to drop Thursday, bottoming out around freezing by Friday morning.

Asheville, NC · 1d

Country Herald

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North Carolina Thanksgiving Travel: Storm Risk Nov. 18–24

Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro travelers could face rain and slick roads ahead of Thanksgiving.

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sevenlakes.news

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Several Inches of Snow Possible for Boone, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and the Smokies Friday Into Saturday as Strong Cold Front Arrives

BOONE, N.C. — Snow lovers in the North Carolina mountains are in for a treat later this week. A strong cold front will sweep through the state Thursday into Friday, bringing the coldest air of the season statewide. Behind the front, gusty northwest winds will set up a classic northwest flow snow event across the higher elevations. Accumulating snow is expected mainly above 2,500 feet, with the best totals above 3,500 feet.

Boone, NC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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FIRST ALERT: The Season’s First Widespread Frost and Freeze Arrives Saturday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Brace for a dramatic temperature plunge this week as a arctic blast arrives Friday. Saturday marks a First Alert Weather Day as the coldest air mass of the season delivers the first widespread frost and freeze across the Western Carolinas. Thursday: Cold Front Brings Gusty...

North Carolina · 21h

WSPA 7News

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Coldest air of the season arrives

(WSPA) – A cold front arrives tonight, bringing a low chance for a few rain showers in the mountains. Lows will be in the lower 50s, mid 40s mountains. Behind the front, much cooler air will start to seep in. Breezier conditions will be in the Upstate on Thursday, with the bulk of the chillier […]

North Carolina · 10h

rowancountyweather.com

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From 82 Degrees to Snow: A Look Back at Veterans Day Weather in North Carolina

Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who have served our country. It also falls during one of North Carolina's most unpredictable weather months, when conditions can range from springlike warmth to freezing temperatures and even an occasional early-season snowfall. As we observe...

North Carolina · 17h

wccbcharlotte.com

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Clear skies tonight, with a major chill set to move in

Tonight, we’re looking at another quiet and comfortable evening across the area. Temperatures will gradually cool after another gorgeous afternoon in the 70s. If you’ve been loving this stretch of sunshine and warmer weather, the good news is that we have one more day to enjoy it before some big changes arrive.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Cape Fear River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 166 priority flood resilience actions

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program (Blueprint) has released the Cape Fear River Basin Action Strategy, a comprehensive framework to support flood resilience planning and decision-making across the basin. The strategy identifies 166 prioritized actions to help Cape Fear River Basin communities...

North Carolina · 1d

WLOS.com

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Weather Warn Days issued ahead of freezing temperatures, some snow this weekend

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An unusually cold shot of air will hit western North Carolina this weekend. Along with the well-below-normal temperatures, strong winds – which could gust over 30 miles per hour – will push wind chills down into the 10s and 20s. Because of this,...

North Carolina · 11h

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Cold snap to bring risk of freezing temperatures and frost to Cape Fear region this weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear region is preparing for a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with freezing conditions and frost possible across southeastern North Carolina. According to the Wilmington’s National Weather Service and WWAY meteorologists, a series of cold fronts will bring much colder and drier...

Wilmington, NC · 17h

biltmorebeacon.com

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Helene recovery is still incomplete among farms in WNC

Two years after Hurricane Helene, most of Western North Carolina’s small-scale farms have steadied, but recovery remains uneven. Drawing on survey data and interviews, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) has released a third report in its series on the impact of the storm on farms in WNC. The first two reports, released in May and November 2025, estimated the storm’s immediate physical and financial toll and looked at how farmers accessed financial support and technical assistance.

North Carolina · 1d

Country Herald

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NC Weather Alert: Raleigh Frost Saturday, Freeze Sunday, Nov 14-15

Raleigh's 74-degree warmth gives way to temperatures near freezing, threatening gardens and sensitive plants.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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‘Coldest air' of the season headed to the Triangle. When to expect first freeze

Central North Carolina could see frost and the area’s first freeze of the season this week. Temperatures dipped in the 30s and 40s early Monday, Nov. 9, and parts of the Triangle could see frost Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. “Some frost is possible tomorrow morning,” said Nick Petro, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Raleigh office. “Keep that in mind if you have concerns about that.” Frost is the formation of ice crystals on leaves and plants (or your car windshield), and can happen even if the temperatures don’t get below freezing. Think of it as the dew freezing from the colder temperatures. A frost advisory was issued for 1-8 a.m. Tuesday for all of central North Carolina, with temperatures expected in the “mid to upper 30s.” “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold, as frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered,” according to the advisory.

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