The North Carolina Weather Podcast

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. Right now? Fifty eight degrees and clear skies. Late February giving us a gift. Soak up every last drop of it.. Because tonight the rain comes knocking. A cold front is stalling right over us. And moisture is stacking up behind it. Western North Carolina sees showers first, around 8 P.M. The Piedmont and Triangle? Rain arrives after 9 P.M. By midnight, the whole state is getting soaked. Thursday is the main event. Steady rain all day. The Piedmont and Triangle pick up one to two inches. The mountains see about a half to three quarters of an inch. Now before you groan, remember we've been dealing with drought. This is the kind of rain your lawn has been begging for. Flooding risk stays low. Highs reach 60 degrees in the Piedmont, 57 degrees out west. Southwest winds gust to 20 miles an hour, so grab that rain jacket, not the flimsy umbrella. Rain tapers off Thursday night, pulling away from northwest to southeast. Friday dries out under cloudy skies. Highs settle into the mid 50s across the board. Nothing exciting, but nothing painful either. Now the weekend.. This is where it gets good. Saturday brings sunshine and mid 60s. Sunday pushes into the lower 70s across the Piedmont and Triangle, upper 60s in the mountains. That's patio weather in February, folks. The kind of afternoon where you forget what month it's. Don't get too comfortable though. Monday and Tuesday, another front rolls through with more rain chances. Cooler air rides in behind it. Highs drop to the upper 40s up north, upper 50s down south. I'll be tracking that Thursday rain all night. Charge your phone and set out those rain boots by the door. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. Step outside right now and North Carolina feels pretty decent. Forty six degrees, overcast, dry. Enjoy that dry part.. Because it won't last. The Triangle is the warm spot today, climbing to 61 degrees. Southwest winds gust to 29 miles an hour this afternoon, so your hair isn't surviving lunch. The Piedmont lands right behind at 59 degrees with gusts pushing 30 miles an hour. Now push west into the mountains. Partly sunny skies up there. Highs reach 56 degrees with calmer winds. Honestly, the mountains win today. Tonight is where everything flips. Rain hits the mountains first, around 7 P.M. Then it creeps east. The Piedmont and Triangle get wet around 10 P.M. Lows stay mild though. Upper 40s to low 50s. You won't need the heavy coat. You'll need the umbrella. Thursday is the soaker. Rain is likely statewide through midday. Highs hit 62 in the Piedmont, 60 in the Triangle, 59 in the mountains. Some spots could see over half an inch of rain. Friday lingers damp with scattered showers and highs dipping into the mid 50s. Now the payoff. High pressure rolls in for the weekend. Saturday turns mostly sunny, mid 60s. Sunday? Gorgeous. The Piedmont flirts with 70 degrees. Upper 60s everywhere else. We're gaining two minutes of daylight every single day now. Spring equinox is three weeks out. You can almost smell the azaleas. Early next week, a backdoor cold front knocks highs back to the upper 50s with another round of rain by Tuesday. Classic February tease. If you can sneak outside this afternoon, do it. Tomorrow you're dodging puddles. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Wednesday, February 25th. Folks, that southwest breeze you're feeling right now? It's doing double duty. Warming us up.. And setting the table for tonight's rain. Right now you're at 39 degrees under gray skies. Enjoy the dry hours while they last. Down in the Piedmont, you'll climb to 59 degrees this afternoon. Those southwest gusts hit 30 miles an hour, so hold onto your hat. Rain rolls in around 10 P.M. and keeps going until 5 A.M. The heaviest stuff peaks around 2 A.M. Lows settle near 40 degrees by 5 A.M., but wind chill makes it feel like 32. Over in the Triangle, you're a touch warmer. High near 61 degrees with gusts to 29 miles an hour. Same rain timeline.. Arriving around 10 P.M., peaking near 4 A.M. Your low drops to 39 degrees around 7 A.M., feeling like 32. Then temperatures bounce right back to 60 degrees by 5 P.M. Thursday. Now push west into the mountains. Partly sunny today, high near 56 degrees. Rain arrives earlier here, around 7 P.M. It gets serious overnight, peaking around 3 A.M. Lows fall to 34 degrees by 5 A.M., feeling like 29 by 7 A.M. Winds flip from northwest to southwest around 6 A.M. Thursday. Thursday is a soaker statewide. Mountains pick up a quarter to half an inch. The Triangle could see half to three quarters of an inch. The rain clears Friday as cooler air wedges in. Then the weekend.. Saturday brings sunshine and mid 60s. Sunday? Some spots flirt with 70 degrees. Spring equinox is three weeks out and we're already gaining two minutes of daylight every day. Charge your phone tonight. Set it on the nightstand. That rain drumming on the roof between 2 and 4 A.M. might just be the best sleep sound you've had all week. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Tuesday, February 24th. Folks — if you stepped outside today and thought it felt more like April than February, you weren't imagining things. We've got a **remarkably mild** setup across the state right now. And honestly? I'm not complaining. But don't get too comfortable, because there's a twist coming. Here's what's happening. Down in Charlotte, you're sitting at a balmy 68 degrees this afternoon. That's **31 degrees above normal** for late February. Raleigh? You've been flirting with 70 all day. Even up in Asheville, tucked into those Blue Ridge mountains, you're enjoying the low 60s. It's the kind of afternoon where you roll the windows down and wonder why you ever complained about winter. But A cold front is **barreling toward us** from the west. And it's going to flip the script in a hurry. By tomorrow morning, you're waking up to temperatures in the upper 30s across the Piedmont. That's a **30-degree crash** in less than 24 hours. Wicked, right? The mountains could dip into the mid-20s by Wednesday night. And you'll want to dig those heavier layers back out. Along the coast, from Wilmington up through the Outer Banks, you'll see the front arrive a little later Wednesday. Expect gusty winds ahead of it — 25 to 30 miles per hour — so if you're anywhere near the water, hold onto your hat. Literally. Rain chances pick up Wednesday afternoon statewide. Nothing severe, but a steady, soaking rain that could drop half an inch to an inch across the central part of the state. The mountains might even see a few snowflakes mixing in by Thursday morning above 4,000 feet. If you've been eyeing a late-season trip to Beech Mountain, stay tuned. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Thursday and Friday stay cool — highs in the mid-40s for most of us. But the weekend? Models are hinting at another warmup. Classic North Carolina — keeping us on our toes. If you're heading out early tomorrow. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care. And

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Tuesday, February 24th. Folks, that sunshine overhead is lying to you. We dropped to 29 degrees overnight. And right now you're feeling 34. Winter's not done throwing punches just yet. The good news? Bone dry across all of North Carolina today and tonight. The Triangle sits under blue skies right now. You'll top out near 47 degrees with a gentle west wind around 8 miles an hour. Clouds creep in tonight, lows near 38. Over in the Piedmont, partly sunny and a hair warmer. High near 48 with west winds around 10 miles an hour. Around 11 AM it still feels like 32 degrees, so keep that jacket handy. Tonight dips to 39 under thickening clouds. Push west into the mountains and that crisp air turns sharp. High near 47, but 11 AM feels like 31 degrees. That's the kind of cold that bites through your fleece. Tonight drops to 31. Now.. Here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday the whole script flips. Southwest winds kick up, gusting 20 to 30 miles an hour. And temperatures vault into the upper 50s and low 60s statewide. A 31 degree jump overnight. Your thermostat won't know what hit it. Thursday brings rain. A strong chance across central North Carolina, with some spots picking up a half inch or more. The system clears by Friday night. And the weekend? Saturday delivers sunshine and mid 60s. Sunday the Piedmont could flirt with 70 degrees. That's a 31 degree warmup from where you're standing right now. One more thing worth celebrating. Sunrise hit 6:52 this morning. We're gaining over two minutes of daylight every single day. You can feel it. Charge up those phones tonight. Wednesday's wind might knock a few things around. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Tuesday, February 24th. Step outside right now and you'll feel 29 degrees. Crisp. Clear. Quiet. Folks, enjoy that quiet.. Because this week is about to get wild. We're looking at a 30 degree temperature swing by the weekend. Sunrise hits at 6:52 A.M. Under gorgeous blue skies. Now let's talk about your day. Up in the mountains, you're waking up to a frosty 18 degrees. Feels more like 18 degrees with that wind cutting through. You'll climb to 47 by 4 P.M., with winds shifting westerly around 2 P.M. Dress in layers if you're heading out early. Over in the Triangle, 28 degrees at your doorstep. Feels like 21. Sunny all day with a high of 48. Winds turn west by 1 P.M. Nothing dramatic. Just a gorgeous winter day. The Piedmont mirrors that story. Twenty five degrees at dawn, warming to 48 by afternoon. Light northwest winds around 8 miles an hour. Tonight clouds creep in. Lows settle near 31 in the mountains, 36 in the Triangle, 39 across the Piedmont. Here's where it gets interesting. Southwest winds crank up to 20 to 30 miles an hour by Wednesday afternoon. With humidity dropping into the 30s, that's a real fire concern. You'll want to hold off on any outdoor burning. Now the week ahead tells a great story. Wednesday brings the warm up. Highs near 60 statewide, but those gusty winds stick around at 15 to 26 miles an hour. Thursday a cold front rolls through with widespread rain. Likely showers across the mountains and Triangle, soaking the Piedmont too. Highs still in the mid 60s. Friday dries out with lingering clouds. And then.. The weekend. Sunny skies. Sixty five to 70 degrees. Short sleeve weather in February. Let that sink in. I'll be tracking those Wednesday winds closely tonight. Charge your phone and keep an eye on conditions if you've got dry brush on your property. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And this is the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Monday, February 23rd. Folks, the mountains and the coast are both throwing tantrums tonight.. For completely different reasons. Snow showers linger in Avery and Mitchell Counties through 8 PM. Winds gusting to 40 miles an hour above 3,500 feet. Near whiteout conditions at times. By 3 AM, wind chills drop to 18 degrees in Boone. That's the kind of cold that stings your lungs. Meanwhile, down at the coast, a Coastal Flood Advisory has water creeping up to a foot deep near Pamlico Sound and Ocracoke Island through early Tuesday. Mountains get snow. Coast gets flooded. Classic North Carolina Monday. Now the Piedmont? You're the lucky ones tonight. Sunshine ruled today with highs near 43 degrees. Northwest winds gusted to 29 miles an hour, giving that sun some teeth. Tonight you'll slide to 25 degrees by 6 AM. Wind chills around 19. Tomorrow rebounds to 49 degrees by 4 PM under mostly sunny skies. Over in the Triangle, similar story. You topped out near 46 degrees today with gusts to 22 miles an hour. Tonight drops to 27 degrees by 7 AM. Wind chills near 21. Tomorrow brings sunny skies and 48 degrees. Out west, lows crash to 18 degrees by 6 AM. Tomorrow the snow finally quits. Highs climb to 47 degrees by 4 PM. The week ahead tells a bigger story. The deep freeze loosens its grip by Wednesday. A warm front pushes highs into the 60s by Thursday. That's when rain rolls in, heaviest in the northwest. Friday dries out. Saturday looks gorgeous. Sunny, 66 degrees in the Piedmont. Sunday brings a slight chance of showers but nothing worth canceling plans over. Quick bright spot. You're gaining two minutes and ten seconds of daylight today. Sunrise at 6:53 AM, sunset at 6:04 PM. Spring is creeping closer. Charge your phone before bed tonight. You'll want that alarm working when those wind chills hit. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Monday, February 23rd. Two completely different days are happening across this state right now. Asheville is fighting blizzard conditions. The Triangle is sitting in sunshine at 46 degrees. That's a 20 degree spread.. And both are real. Let's start in the mountains, because that's where the drama lives. Winter Storm Warnings are up until midnight. Avery County has already picked up 8 inches at the high elevations. Ridgelines are getting hammered with gusts to 55 miles an hour. Snow showers taper off by 3 P.M., but the roads above 3,500 feet? Treacherous. Tonight lows crash to 17 degrees. By 5 A.M., wind chills drop to 17 degrees. If you're anywhere near the high country, stay put. Now slide east to the Piedmont. Sunny skies, but don't let that fool you. Highs only reach 43 degrees around 3 P.M. Gusts to 17 miles an hour this morning made it feel like 19 at sunrise. Tonight you're dropping to 25 by 7 A.M. Over in the Triangle, you're the warm spot at 46 degrees by 4 P.M. Still, lows fall to 27 overnight with wind chills near 20 Tuesday morning. Folks, the real story this week is what comes next. Tuesday and Wednesday bring a serious warmup. The Piedmont climbs to 49. And by Wednesday the Triangle flirts with 60. Feels like a different season. Then the plot twist arrives. Rain sneaks in after 4 A.M. Thursday morning. By Thursday afternoon, heavy rain is likely statewide. Up to an inch possible in the mountains. Highs push into the mid 60s before a cold front slams the door.. Dropping us back to the 40s by Saturday. The weekend dries out with sunshine and mid 60s. Normal for late February, but a shock after the ride we're about to take. I'll be tracking that Thursday system all week. Stick with us. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Monday, February 23rd.. And the mountains are fighting a completely different battle than the rest of us. Folks, up in the High Country right now, snow showers are falling. Wind chills near zero. Gusts hitting 45 to 55 miles an hour along the ridgelines. That's the kind of wind that rips shingles off. Winter Storm Warnings are up for Avery, Mitchell. And Swain Counties through midnight. Snow tapers by 11 A.M., but the damage is done. Highs barely touch 30 degrees. Tonight drops to 17. If you're anywhere near Boone or Asheville, roads above 3,500 feet are slick and ugly. Check DriveNC.gov before heading west. Now slide east into the Piedmont. Completely different planet. Sunny skies, high around 43 degrees by 3 P.M. Northwest winds at 12 miles an hour give it a bite, though. Tonight you're down to 25. By 5 A.M. Tomorrow, wind chill makes it feel like 17. Over in the Triangle, Raleigh hits 46 degrees around 4 P.M. Under mostly sunny skies. Gusty northwest wind, but nothing dangerous. Tonight settles near 27. Manageable cold. Grab a jacket, not a parka. Now the week ahead is where things get interesting. Tuesday starts a rapid warm up. Wednesday? The entire state pushes into the 50s and 60s. Raleigh and the Piedmont both hit 60 degrees. Even the mountains reach 57. That's nearly 30 degrees warmer than today's mountain highs. Then Thursday, rain rolls in. Steady, soaking rain. The kind that turns your commute into a mess. Friday dries out slowly. And the weekend.. Sunshine returns with upper 60s. Sunday could touch 68 in the Triangle. Spring knocking on the door. Charge your phone, check those wiper blades. And enjoy the sunshine while it's here. Wednesday is your golden day for anything outdoors. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And this is the North Carolina Weather Podcast for Sunday, February 22nd. Folks, our state is running two completely different weather movies tonight. The mountains are getting hammered with snow. The coast is flooding. And the Triangle? Caught somewhere in between with sideways wind. Let's start up in the high country. Winter Storm Warnings cover Avery and Mitchell Counties through Monday night. Beech Mountain and Grandfather Mountain could see 8 to 12 inches of snow by 9 AM tomorrow. Wind gusts hit 60 miles an hour up there. Tonight's lows drop to 18 degrees, but wind chills? Near zero. That's frostbite territory. If you're anywhere above 3,500 feet, stay put. Pack blankets and a flashlight if you absolutely must drive. Now swing east to the coast. Coastal Flood Advisories are up from Kitty Hawk to Ocracoke. One to two feet of saltwater flooding threatens low lying areas around Manteo and Pamlico Sound. Gusts reach 50 miles an hour, enough to snap limbs and topple weak trees. Move your car off flood prone streets by 7 PM tonight. The Triangle gets its own little surprise. A brief snow and rain mix north of Durham this evening. Maybe a dusting on your windshield in Granville County. Nothing sticks to roads. The real pest is wind, gusting to 35 miles an hour through sunset at 17 degrees:04 PM. Tomorrow's high only reaches 47 degrees. That's 17 degrees colder than today. Watch for black ice on bridges by 6 AM Monday. Here's where it gets interesting. This deep freeze has an expiration date. Tuesday stays chilly and calm. Then Wednesday, highs rocket to the low 60s statewide. Near record warmth for late February. Thursday a soaking rain moves through. And by Friday into the weekend you're looking at sunny skies and mid 60s again. Charge your phone tonight. You'll want weather alerts if those gusts get wild. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Sunday, February 22nd. And folks, we've got three completely different weather days happening across one state right now. Let's start where things get serious. The mountains are staring down a Winter Storm Warning. Snow kicks off around 4 P.M. Today in Avery, Mitchell. And Yancey counties. By Monday morning, higher elevations could pile up 5 to 12 inches. Gusts hit 50 miles an hour overnight, creating blizzard conditions with wind chills near zero. Even lower elevations pick up 1 to 4 inches. If you're thinking about mountain travel, don't. Delay it. If you absolutely must go, pack an emergency kit. This storm means business. Now swing east to the Triangle. Rain rolls in by 1 P.M. And peaks around 3 P.M. About a quarter inch before it tapers off near 6 P.M. You're hitting 45 degrees around 11 A.M., then temperatures nosedive. By 7 A.M. Monday, you're at 31 degrees. Wind chill makes it feel like 21. That's a slap after the mild stretch we've had. Over in the Piedmont, your rain already came and went overnight. You're drying out now, but temperatures are sliding all day. Starting near 50 degrees this morning, dropping to 28 by early Monday. Northwest gusts around 15 miles an hour make it feel like 17. Clear skies tonight, but brutally cold. Looking ahead, this cold snap is short and sharp. By Wednesday, highs bounce back into the low 60s. Enjoy that, because a cold front crashes the party Thursday into Friday. Rain returns and temperatures settle back to the upper 50s. Mountains could see some snow again at the peaks, but nothing like today's wallop. I'll be tracking that mountain storm all night long. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Sunday, February 22nd. Folks, winter just picked a fight with the mountains, and it's not playing fair. Let's get into it. Up around Asheville, snow showers roll in by 5 A.M. Highs barely scratch 37 degrees before cratering to 18 tonight. Winds at 22 miles an hour push the feels like temperature down to 18 degrees by 4 A.M. That's the kind of cold that stings your lungs. Higher elevations could see up to a foot of snow. Avery and Mitchell Counties are under Winter Storm Warnings. If you're anywhere above 3,500 feet, those roads will be treacherous. Now slide east into the Piedmont and Triangle. You're waking up to rain, heaviest around 7 A.M., tapering off by 18 degrees. Highs touch 50 degrees, then temperatures nosedive to freezing by midnight. Northwest wind gusts hit 32 miles an hour by noon. Strong enough to send your recycling bin on an adventure. And here's a sneaky twist. Near Roxboro and Henderson tonight, a brief snow flurry could sneak through. Nothing major, but enough to make you do a double take. Tonight, nobody escapes the chill. Lows hit 28 in the Piedmont, 20 in the mountains, 31 in the Triangle. Wind chills shave off another 18 degrees to 15 degrees. Monday stays blustery with highs only in the mid 40s and gusts near 30 miles an hour. The week ahead tells a wild story though. Tuesday brings sunshine but stays cool near 49 degrees. Wednesday? A 20 degree jump to 61. That's whiplash weather. Thursday and Friday, rain moves back in with highs near 64. Next weekend dries out with low 60s. One quick thing. If you're enjoying these daily updates, share us with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps this going. Grab a warm mug and keep those layers close. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 21st. Folks, here's the deal. We've got a tale of two states tonight. The Piedmont is sitting pretty in the low 60s right now. Enjoy it. Because things are about to get interesting. Rain rolls into the Piedmont just after midnight and hangs around until about 17 degrees A.M. Over in the Triangle, it starts closer to 2 A.M. and lingers until 9. Winds flip from south to southwest around 17 degrees A.M. Sunday stays breezy and cooler. You're looking at 52 degrees in the Piedmont, 50 in the Triangle. Then temperatures nosedive. Sunday night lows crash to 28 degrees in the Piedmont. Northwest winds gusting to 31 miles an hour will make it feel brutal. Now head west, and the mountains are telling a completely different story. Rain arrives by 10 P.M. tonight. By Sunday morning, everything above 17 degrees,500 feet switches to snow. Winter Storm Warnings are up for Avery County and the high elevations of Mitchell County. Five to ten inches of snow. Advisories cover Haywood, Madison, Yancey, and Swain Counties. Winds howl at 22 to 26 miles an hour with gusts near 46. Wind chills drop to single digits. Near blizzard conditions. If you're heading toward Boone or the Smokies, stay home or pack like you mean it. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday is frigid and windy statewide. Highs barely touch the 40s. Mountain wind chills dip below zero. Tuesday brings sunshine and a slight rebound near 50 degrees. Wednesday feels like spring again with highs around 60. Thursday? Rain and a cold front crash the party. Friday cools back to the low 60s with lingering showers. One bright spot. We gained two minutes and nine seconds of daylight today. Sunset at 6:03 P.M. Spring is creeping closer. Alright. If this forecast helped you plan your weekend, share it with a neighbor. It really does help. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Stay safe out there, folks!

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 21st. Folks, enjoy tonight's mild air while you can. It's about to get snatched away. Here's the deal. We just crawled out of a 19 degree overnight low and two inches of snow, and today felt like a gift. But that gift has a return label on it. Down in the Piedmont, you topped out near 62 degrees this afternoon. Soak that in, because rain rolls in after midnight. The heaviest stuff hits around 17 degrees A.M. Winds swing southwest around 17 degrees A.M., gusting to 18 miles an hour by Sunday afternoon. Sunday's high? Barely 52 degrees. Then you're plunging into the 20s overnight. Over in the Triangle, similar story but cooler. You peaked at 58 degrees today. Rain starts earlier here, around 17 degrees A.M., and hammers hardest near 17 degrees A.M. Sunday brings north winds gusting to 32 miles an hour. Highs struggle to touch 50. By Sunday night you're at 30 degrees. That's a 28 degree drop in 24 hours. Your thermostat won't know what hit it. Now the mountains. This is where it gets serious. That 62 degree afternoon was a tease. Rain turns to snow after 17 degrees P.M. above 17 degrees,500 feet. Winter Storm Warnings are up for Avery and Mitchell Counties. Four to ten inches of snow with gusts near 50 miles an hour. Sunday morning? 19 degrees with wind chills in the single digits. Near whiteout conditions at times. If you're heading up there, don't. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday stays bitter cold in the mountains, lows near 17 degrees. Piedmont highs only in the 40s. But Wednesday rebounds into the 60s statewide. Then more rain Thursday and Friday, because North Carolina never lets you get comfortable. One more thing. If this forecast helped you plan your Sunday, share it with someone who needs the warning. Bundle up tonight. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Stay safe, folks!

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, here's the deal. Mother Nature is running three different shows across the state today. Let's take a drive. Start out west. Western North Carolina is absolutely stealing the spotlight. Sunny skies, highs near 60 degrees, and barely a whisper of rain. Winds out of the west at 5 miles an hour. If you've been itching to hit the trails, this's your green light. Now head east into the Piedmont. Different vibe entirely. You're looking at 62 degrees, but rain is likely. Winds are calm at 3 miles an hour, so that umbrella won't be fighting you. Just grab it before you walk out the door. Roll into the Triangle and it gets even soggier. Highs top out at 57 degrees with rain very likely all day. A gentle southern breeze at 2 miles an hour won't dry a thing. Backup plans are your best friend today. Tonight things quiet down. Lows settle into the 40s as skies clear from west to east. By tomorrow, sunshine returns statewide. Temperatures step back a touch, mid 50s for the Piedmont and Triangle. The mountains hold steady near 60 degrees. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. A warming trend builds through midweek, pushing highs back into the 60s. Rain chances stay low. And we're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every day now. Air quality is excellent, so get outside and soak it up. This stretch is a gift before March gets any ideas. One more thing. If you're enjoying these daily updates, share us with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps this thing going. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Stay safe out there, folks!

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, grab that umbrella before you grab your coffee. Rain is the main character today, and it's not being subtle about it. Here's the deal. Down in the Piedmont, you're hitting 62 degrees. Sounds lovely, right? But showers are likely all afternoon. Two out of three chances you get wet. Winds are barely a whisper at 3 miles an hour, so at least your umbrella won't turn inside out. Tonight things calm down. Lows settle into the upper 40s. Over in the Triangle, same script with even more rain. Showers are likely here too. Highs reach 60 degrees with a gentle west breeze at 2 miles an hour. By tonight the rain eases off. Partly cloudy skies move in, and lows hang near 50 degrees. Now head west into the mountains. You're catching a break from the rain. Highs hit 60 degrees with northwest winds at 5 miles an hour. Just enough breeze to remind you it's still February. Skies stay mostly clear tonight, dropping to the mid 40s. Honestly, perfect evening for a porch sit if you ask me. Here's what's coming your way this week. More scattered showers linger through Monday, especially east of the mountains. By midweek a weak cold front nudges temperatures down a few degrees. Nothing brutal. Just February gently tapping you on the shoulder. Air quality today is moderate, so if you're sensitive, you'll want to take it easy outside. One bright spot worth celebrating. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Sunrise at 6:32, sunset at 5:20. That extra evening light? Chef's kiss. Alright. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a neighbor who hates getting caught in the rain. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the North Carolina Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 23rd. Folks, here's the deal. North Carolina can't decide what month it's today. The mountains are stubbornly clinging to winter while the Triangle is already window shopping for spring. Let's take a drive west first. Asheville and the mountains top out at a cool 44 degrees. Winds gust to 13 miles an hour, and there's a slight chance of showers rolling through. The kind of day where you grab a jacket and don't question it. Tonight drops into the 30s. Tomorrow barely budges, hitting 46. Now head east down I-40 into the Piedmont. Whole different vibe. You're looking at 52 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds are practically asleep, just 2 to 8 miles an hour. Tonight cools to the upper 30s. Saturday nudges up to 54. The Triangle wins the warmth prize today. Raleigh hits 54 degrees with light west winds. Skies stay mostly dry. Tonight dips to around 40, and tomorrow copies today's playbook at 54. Perfect weather for finally getting outside if you ask me. Quick note on air quality. It's moderate today. Fine for most folks, but sensitive groups, you'll want to take it easy. Sunrise lands at 6:33 this morning, sunset at 5:18. We're gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight every single day. Spring is creeping closer. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Saturday stays mild, especially east of the mountains. Sunday a weak front slides through, cooling things down a touch. Nothing dramatic. Early next week we hover in the low to mid 50s across most of the state. No major storms on the horizon. Just a gentle late February coast toward March. One more thing. If this forecast helped you plan your Friday, share it with someone who needs it. Word of mouth keeps us going. Stay safe out there, folks. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.