NC State Climate Office
@ncsco.bsky.social
Public service center at NCSU offering climate services, extension, education, and research benefitting all of North Carolina; more at climate.ncsu.edu
Even after our big snow last weekend, we haven't seen any improvements on the drought map just yet. That's because of limited liquid totals, a slow snow melt so far, and snow subliming instead of soaking in. #ncwx
February 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Even after our big snow last weekend, we haven't seen any improvements on the drought map just yet. That's because of limited liquid totals, a slow snow melt so far, and snow subliming instead of soaking in. #ncwx
From sunny 70-degree days early in the month to 20s and heavy snow later on, January was a wild weather month in North Carolina. #ncwx
Our monthly summary has more on January, including updates to our latest 1-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch snow event maps: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
Our monthly summary has more on January, including updates to our latest 1-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch snow event maps: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
From sunny 70-degree days early in the month to 20s and heavy snow later on, January was a wild weather month in North Carolina. #ncwx
Our monthly summary has more on January, including updates to our latest 1-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch snow event maps: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
Our monthly summary has more on January, including updates to our latest 1-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch snow event maps: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
This morning's lows were frigid, especially where a deep snowpack remains. 🥶
Among our ECONet, this was the coldest day in Salisbury (-2°F) since Jan. 2017, the coldest on record in Wallace (4°F) dating back to 2008, and the coldest in Whiteville (5°F) since Dec. 1989! #ncwx
Among our ECONet, this was the coldest day in Salisbury (-2°F) since Jan. 2017, the coldest on record in Wallace (4°F) dating back to 2008, and the coldest in Whiteville (5°F) since Dec. 1989! #ncwx
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This morning's lows were frigid, especially where a deep snowpack remains. 🥶
Among our ECONet, this was the coldest day in Salisbury (-2°F) since Jan. 2017, the coldest on record in Wallace (4°F) dating back to 2008, and the coldest in Whiteville (5°F) since Dec. 1989! #ncwx
Among our ECONet, this was the coldest day in Salisbury (-2°F) since Jan. 2017, the coldest on record in Wallace (4°F) dating back to 2008, and the coldest in Whiteville (5°F) since Dec. 1989! #ncwx
While North Carolina digs out from the weekend snowstorm, we've been digging into the data.
Our latest blog has a region-by-region review of the totals, including a part of the state that hadn't seen this much snow in 67 (yes, 67!) years. #ncwx
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
Our latest blog has a region-by-region review of the totals, including a part of the state that hadn't seen this much snow in 67 (yes, 67!) years. #ncwx
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
While North Carolina digs out from the weekend snowstorm, we've been digging into the data.
Our latest blog has a region-by-region review of the totals, including a part of the state that hadn't seen this much snow in 67 (yes, 67!) years. #ncwx
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
Our latest blog has a region-by-region review of the totals, including a part of the state that hadn't seen this much snow in 67 (yes, 67!) years. #ncwx
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/02...
Here's our analysis of this weekend's snowfall totals across North Carolina. ❄️
Notably, portions of all 3 regions of the state (Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain) received more than a foot of snow!
Stay tuned for our full blog post writeup about this storm tomorrow. #ncwx
Notably, portions of all 3 regions of the state (Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain) received more than a foot of snow!
Stay tuned for our full blog post writeup about this storm tomorrow. #ncwx
February 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Here's our analysis of this weekend's snowfall totals across North Carolina. ❄️
Notably, portions of all 3 regions of the state (Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain) received more than a foot of snow!
Stay tuned for our full blog post writeup about this storm tomorrow. #ncwx
Notably, portions of all 3 regions of the state (Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain) received more than a foot of snow!
Stay tuned for our full blog post writeup about this storm tomorrow. #ncwx
This weekend's icy event was thankfully minor but still impactful for parts of the state. #ncwx
Our latest blog post has an initial review of the storm, including snow/sleet and ice accumulation maps.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/01...
Our latest blog post has an initial review of the storm, including snow/sleet and ice accumulation maps.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/01...
January 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
This weekend's icy event was thankfully minor but still impactful for parts of the state. #ncwx
Our latest blog post has an initial review of the storm, including snow/sleet and ice accumulation maps.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/01...
Our latest blog post has an initial review of the storm, including snow/sleet and ice accumulation maps.
📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2026/01...
Despite the dry ranking, our weather in 2025 also included some big storms, from winter snows to a summer soaking from Chantal. #ncwx
Our annual year in review has more on the stats and stories with last year's weather, plus what to watch for in 2026.
Our annual year in review has more on the stats and stories with last year's weather, plus what to watch for in 2026.
The Weather Year in Review: Dry Days, Plus a Few Storms, in 2025 - North Carolina State Climate Office
It’s a climate conundrum: how can a year characterized by overall dry weather be most notable for its big precipitation events? That’s the reality of 2025 in North Carolina, which featured persistent ...
climate.ncsu.edu
January 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Despite the dry ranking, our weather in 2025 also included some big storms, from winter snows to a summer soaking from Chantal. #ncwx
Our annual year in review has more on the stats and stories with last year's weather, plus what to watch for in 2026.
Our annual year in review has more on the stats and stories with last year's weather, plus what to watch for in 2026.
Next Tuesday, we'll hold our annual Year in Review webinar to go over what happened in 2025 and what to watch for in 2026. #ncwx
Register now to join us live on Tuesday at 11 am!
➡️ go.ncsu.edu/yearinreview...
Register now to join us live on Tuesday at 11 am!
➡️ go.ncsu.edu/yearinreview...
January 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Next Tuesday, we'll hold our annual Year in Review webinar to go over what happened in 2025 and what to watch for in 2026. #ncwx
Register now to join us live on Tuesday at 11 am!
➡️ go.ncsu.edu/yearinreview...
Register now to join us live on Tuesday at 11 am!
➡️ go.ncsu.edu/yearinreview...
Dry weather continuing over the holidays has led to more drought expansion to start 2026, including Severe Drought (D2) emerging in central and western NC. #ncwx
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Dry weather continuing over the holidays has led to more drought expansion to start 2026, including Severe Drought (D2) emerging in central and western NC. #ncwx
Whether you prefer winter's chill or spring-like warmth, December had both in North Carolina, adding a few more records to the collection from 2025. #ncwx
A Divided December Started Cold, Then Heated Up - North Carolina State Climate Office
December delivered mixed temperatures throughout the month, along with more dry weather and drought in central and western North Carolina. It also left us with a few more records to tally from 2025. F...
climate.ncsu.edu
January 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Whether you prefer winter's chill or spring-like warmth, December had both in North Carolina, adding a few more records to the collection from 2025. #ncwx
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?
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?
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...
climate.ncsu.edu
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...
climate.ncsu.edu
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
climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/11...
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...
climate.ncsu.edu
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...
climate.ncsu.edu
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...
climate.ncsu.edu
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...