An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts in North Carolina
Our recent rainfall has finally made a difference, as surface water levels have begun to recover and parts of central and eastern NC have improved from Severe (D2) to Moderate (D1) Drought. #ncwx
An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts in North Carolina
Drought continued to expand along our coastline this week, but the recent rainfall has finally helped stabilize some streamflow and lake levels farther inland. #ncwx
An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts in North Carolina
Another week with roughly average rainfall brought little relief to entrenched drought impacts, and even Extreme Drought (D3) emergence in the drier northern Coastal Plain. #ncwx
An infographic showing the current US Drought Monitor map and drought impacts across North Carolina
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
A map of the latest 6-inch snow events across North Carolina as of January 2026
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...
A map of low temperatures among the NC ECONet on February 2, 2026
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
A map of total snowfall in North Carolina from January 30 to February 1, 2026
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...
A map of total snowfall in North Carolina from January 30 to February 1, 2026
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
A map of total snow and sleet in North Carolina on January 24-25, 2026
A map of total ice accumulation in North Carolina on January 24-25, 2026
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...
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.
A banner advertising the State Climate Office's Year in Review Webinar on January 20 at 11 am
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...
An infographic describing current drought conditions and impacts across North Carolina
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 photo of North Carolina State Climate Office staff in December 2025
On this unseasonably warm Christmas, wishing you happy holidays from our team at the North Carolina State Climate Office!
A map of total snowfall across North Carolina on December 25-26, 2010
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...
A map of low temperatures across the NC ECONet stations on November 10, 2025
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. 🥶
An infographic describing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina
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...
A map of the worst tropical events across North Carolina as of September 2025
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...
An aerial photo of flooding in western Buncombe County after Hurricane Florence, by NCDOT
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...
A temperature summary infographic for North Carolina in August 2025, including a map and historical rankings
A precipitation summary infographic for North Carolina in August 2025, including a map and historical rankings
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...
A map of the maximum rainfall from tropical systems affecting North Carolina from July 2005 through July 2025
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...
A photo of Dr. Kathie Dello at the State Climate Office
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...
A satellite image of Hurricane Erin off the coast of North Carolina on Thursday, August 21 at 8 am
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...
An infographic showing temperature rankings and extremes in North Carolina for July 2025
An infographic showing precipitation rankings and extremes in North Carolina for July 2025
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...
A photo of a high water vehicle from the National Guard driving through flooding on Oak Island after Isaias
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...
