NC State Climate Office
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Public service center at NCSU offering climate services, extension, education, and research benefitting all of North Carolina; more at climate.ncsu.edu
On this unseasonably warm Christmas, wishing you happy holidays from our team at the North Carolina State Climate Office!
December 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On this unseasonably warm Christmas, wishing you happy holidays from our team at the North Carolina State Climate Office!
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?
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What do you remember about that event? Was it your first White Christmas? How much snow did you receive?
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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?
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
With help from NWS Raleigh, we’re looking back to December 2010 and the snowstorm that almost wasn’t. #ncwx
A Dream Come True: Remembering Our White Christmas in 2010 - North Carolina State Climate Office
One of North Carolina’s rarest weather events became a reality 15 years ago as a White Christmas unfolded across the state. A two-part event on December 25 and 26, 2010, left snow falling in all 100 c...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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...
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...
Digesting a Dry November, and More from Last Month - North Carolina State Climate Office
On our table in November, our cup didn’t exactly runneth over as dry weather continued, but it was a fittingly fall-like month – aside from an early bite of winter with a mid-month snow event. Dry Tur...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
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...
For the 14th year in a row, we present our Winter Outlook for North Carolina. #ncwx
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Winter Outlook 2025-26: A Seasonal Repeat in Store? - North Carolina State Climate Office
It's said that no two snowflakes are alike -- and science backs that up -- but could we see two winters following the same template in back-to-back years? Early signs among the ocean and atmosphere ar...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
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. 🥶
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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...
Our latest monthly summary has more on the tricks and treats over the past month.
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...
Unwrapping Our Weather Tricks and Treats from October - North Carolina State Climate Office
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the usual temperature and precipitation statistics and rankings from our partners at the National Centers for Environmental Information remain unavailab...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
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...
Our monthly summary has more on September and an update on this hot-and-cold hurricane season.
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/10...
Drought Digs Back in During a Storm-Sapped September - North Carolina State Climate Office
Limited rainfall brought drought back last month, while our temperatures were mostly typical for the first month of fall. Last month had a quiet start but a busy end in the tropics, as we discuss in o...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
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...
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...
September 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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...
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...
On the Climate Blog, we revisit Helene amid the context of a stormy decade across North Carolina.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/09...
September 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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...
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...
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...
September 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
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...
Check out our newly updated Hurricanes content for a crash course in North Carolina tropical weather. #ncwx
🔗: products.climate.ncsu.edu/weather/hurr...
September 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
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...
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...
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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...
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...
Plus: What does Erin have in common with legendary Hurricane Isabel?
Our Climate Blog has more ⬇️
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
August 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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...
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...
Our latest monthly summary has more on the warm, wet July weather. #ncwx
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
August 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
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...
Our lookback has more on this turning point storm and how its preparedness measures carried beyond the coastline.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/08...
August 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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...
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!
July 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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...
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
July 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
📰: 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...
Our latest blog post reviews the rainfall totals, river crests, and other initial impacts from Chantal.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
July 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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...
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...
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
July 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
📰: 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...
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...
June 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
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. 🥵
Our hottest spot down in the Sandhills was Lilesville, which topped out at 102.7°F — the hottest day there since June 30, 2012. 🥵
June 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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. 🥵
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...
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...
June 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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...
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
See more and current conditions at econet.climate.ncsu.edu/wbgt
ECONet Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) Page – Environment & Climate Observing Network
econet.climate.ncsu.edu
June 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
See more and current conditions at econet.climate.ncsu.edu/wbgt