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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

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Country Herald

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North Carolina Snow Alert Tonight: Up to 6 Inches Possible

First snowfall targets the Smokies as higher elevations face accumulating snow through Saturday.

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Charlotte Observer

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NC's first snow of the season reaches the mountains. See these social media posts

The first snow of the season has reached western North Carolina, where as much as 4 inches might fall at higher elevations, the National Weather Service says. Snow showers began in the middle of the night near the Tennessee state line, and forecasters expect accumulation to be no more than an inch at lower elevations in the mountains. “Another round of snow can be expected this afternoon into tonight,” the National Weather Service said Friday. MORE : What to expect in Charlotte this weekend Social media began documenting the snow overnight. Here are some of the posts that appeared on Facebook early Friday. Good morning! We have ~2” of snow with snow still falling! It’s a beautiful sight! ❄️😍 📍Grandmother Mountain, NC https://t.co/n7K0697EUF — Henry Burton (@HenryWX) November 13, 2026 Winter has arrived in Linville, NC! Portions of the North Carolina mountains will continue to see snow showers through tonight. Photo Credit: @andytomsphoto #ncwx https://t.co/BLH9BRQtmi — NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) November 13, 2026

North Carolina · 1d

WITN

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Frosty tonight with a freeze coming by Sunday morning

North Carolina · 12h

Charlotte Stories

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First Snow of the Season Blankets North Carolina Mountain Towns Near Charlotte

Parts of North Carolina’s mountains woke up under a fresh blanket of snow Friday morning, bringing an early taste of winter just a few hours from Charlotte. Snow began falling Thursday afternoon on Beech Mountain before spreading across the High Country overnight. By sunrise Friday, rooftops, trees and lawns around Banner Elk were coated in white.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WTKR News 3

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First Warning Forecast: Chilly weekend, wind chill values as low as the mid 20s

Virginia · 16h

Charlotte Observer

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‘Winter Wonderland' in NC with snow on ground Friday: What to expect in Charlotte

About 2 inches of snow is already on the ground Friday morning in the North Carolina mountains as the region — including Charlotte — will see its first widespread freeze of the season this weekend. A cold front is sweeping across North Carolina, with the coldest temperatures in Charlotte expected to be Sunday night. Will this frigid blast mean we could see an unusually white winter in North Carolina? Maybe not. Forecasters have said they expect this winter to trend warmer and wetter than normal, driven by a potentially record-strong El Niño pattern. [ MORE : See photos of NC snow accumulation so far ] Here’s what to know in Charlotte: Temperatures in Charlotte are expected to drop to 31 degrees Sunday night in the season’s first widespread freeze , feeling more like 29 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Statewide lows this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville, and up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line. The North Carolina Climate Office is forecasting above-normal temperatures and fewer wintry events this winter , with western North Carolina having the best shot at big snow events. The

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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‘Widespread freeze' expected for Charlotte. Here's how low temperatures will go

Charlotte’s first “widespread freeze” of the season will be Sunday night, when temperatures are expected to fall to 31 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The “apparent temperature” – how it actually feels – will be more like 29 degrees, forecasters say. Sunday will be one in a series of days with highs only in the 50s and lows at or below freezing, forecasters say. The cold front will reach the region late Thursday and extend from one end of the state to the other. Lows across the state this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville on the coast, forecasters say. Precipitation is not forecast for the Charlotte region. But up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line, forecasters say. “The highest amounts still appear most likely over portions of Smoky Mountain National Park,” the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts in the Charlotte area will top 30 mph on Thursday and remain near 25 mph after sunset, forecasters say. Gusts of 40 mph to 50 mph have been forecast for higher elevations in the mountains. “Although some warming is expected, the general trend for temperatures for

Charlotte, NC · 2d

publicradioeast.org

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Drought worsens across eastern North Carolina, with some areas in extreme drought

Drought conditions are worsening across eastern North Carolina, with several counties moving into severe drought this week and little relief expected in the coming days. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows conditions deteriorating in Washington, Tyrrell, inland Hyde and much of Beaufort County. Severe drought also affects areas including Pitt, Onslow, Duplin, Martin, Edgecombe, Nash, Wilson and Bertie counties.

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travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Freeze Watch Issued for 33 Counties in Virginia and North Carolina as Temperatures Are About to Plummet

A Freeze Watch is in effect for 33 counties in Virginia and North Carolina as temperatures could fall to 30 degrees. The watch runs from late Friday night through Saturday morning, according to bulletins from NWS Wakefield and NWS Raleigh. Counties under the watch. In Virginia (17): Richmond, Brunswick, Dinwiddie,...

North Carolina · 1d

rowancountyweather.com

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One Cold Morning Is One Thing. Several Freezing Nights Are Another.

We've spent much of this week talking about the colder weather heading toward Rowan, Davie, Davidson and Cabarrus counties. Now that we're getting closer to the weekend, I want to focus on something that sometimes gets overlooked when we talk about freezing temperatures. It's not always just how cold it...

Rowan County, NC · 1d

Country Herald

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Virginia-North Carolina Freeze Watch: 30° Lows Saturday, Nov 14

Richmond, VA – A sharp overnight drop in temperatures could bring freezing conditions to parts of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, crops and exposed outdoor plumbing.

Richmond, VA · 1d

Country Herald

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Southeast Winter Weather 2026/27: Snow Has an Identity Crisis

Charlotte, NC – As if Southeast winter weather wasn't indecisive enough, apparently even snow is having an identity crisis. Not quite snow, not exactly hail and definitely not sleet, there's another type of frozen precipitation with a name that sounds completely made up: graupel.

Charlotte, NC · 4h

sevenlakes.news

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Frigid Wind Chills Drop to 19 in Asheville and 21 in Franklin as Charlotte and Greenville Face Season’s Coldest Feel Saturday Morning

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Saturday morning will be frigid across the Southern Appalachians and the Carolinas, with the coldest feel of the season so far. Wind chills will drop into the teens in the mountains and into the 20s and 30s across the rest of the region. Residents heading out early should be ready for a sharp, wintry chill.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WLOS.com

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Cold weather brings snow flurries, firewood rush to western North Carolina

MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An early taste of winter brought snow flurries and falling temperatures to the mountains, closing Madison County Schools for the day and giving local businesses a preview of the season ahead. Near the North Carolina–Tennessee line, snow dusted the treetops as flurries moved through....

Madison County, NC · 17h

FOX8 News

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1-4 inches of snow expected in North Carolina mountains on Friday

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Two cold fronts are crossing the Piedmont today.  The first is bringing showers to the early morning commute, and the second will usher in breezy, cool weather for the rest of the day. Winds will increase today, reaching 10-15 mph with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Most of the day, we […]

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WSOC Charlotte

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Warming shelter not expected to open before first freezing temperatures arrive

As temperatures are expected to drop to freezing this weekend, people experiencing homelessness in Gaston County are bracing for dangerous cold without a warming shelter.

Gaston County, NC · 1d

nildealnow.com

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Next Round of Northwest Flow Snow Develops Across North Carolina Mountains Including Boone and Bakersville With Slick Roads Overnight Above 3,300 Feet

NORTH CAROLINA — The next round of northwest flow snow began developing across the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains Friday evening. Radar at 6:24 p.m. showed snow showers kicking off along the North Carolina and Tennessee border, especially above 3,300 feet. Slick roads are possible overnight in the higher mountains, particularly in northwest-facing locations that often see the most snow.

Boone, NC · 11h

Queen City News

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Colder weather takes hold across the Carolinas Friday; snow hits mountains

A few snow showers or flurries will be possible across the highest elevations of western North Carolina, particularly later Friday and into the evening.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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FORECAST: Patchy frost will cover Charlotte tomorrow before subfreezing Sunday

To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV Weather app.

Charlotte, NC · 20h