WNC News & Weather

12/09/2025

WOW! Snowy, but gorgeous start across the North Carolina mountains this morning. ❄️
📸 Gary Quinn from Elk Park

12/09/2025

For the first time in several days, most of us will actually see the sun at some point today! It won't help temperatures all that much, though. Highs are expected to stay down around 10-15 degrees colder than normal. Brrr.

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

Light precipitation will move across the region this morning, most likely as light snow at elevations above 3500 feet. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Avery County and elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey counties. Watch out for slippery roads!

12/07/2025

If you haven't busted out the winter clothing and flannel bedsheets yet, you may want to. Very cold "Arctic" air is forecast to move into the region late this week. Well below-normal temperatures are expected Friday through the weekend with overnight hard freeze (28 degrees or colder) conditions and very low wind chill values. We're still refining the details of this forecast, so stay tuned! ❄️🥶

12/07/2025

Precipitation will begin after midnight across the mountains, possibly as a brief wintry mix. A quick transition to light snow at elevations above 3500 feet and cold rain below 3500 feet is expected. A light accumulation of snow is possible at high elevations by daybreak.

Monday through Saturday.

Light accumulating snow is expected to continue into Monday afternoon at elevations above 3500 feet, with a light accumulation possible.

12/06/2025

It's a cloudy and cool day out there. Light rain is currently falling in the far southern zones and should taper off in the next few hours. Starting to see a break in clouds along the foothills.

12/04/2025

12/4/2025 135 PM Here's the updated forecast for tonight and Friday. No changes to the Winter Weather Advisory times or areas. Ice and snow totals have been adjusted upward slightly. Snow totals may reach a heavy dusting up to just under half an inch along and north of I-40 in the northwest Piedmont. Keep abreast of the latest forecasts.

12/04/2025

Light wintry precipitation is likely to develop Thursday night and continue into Friday morning, mixing with rain. Light snow and ice accumulations cannot be ruled out, mainly across the mountains and along/north of the I-40 corridor and could cause hazardous conditions to develop on area roadways. Monitor your favorite source of weather information through Friday morning for the latest forecast, as expectations may change.

12/03/2025

Clear in many areas east of the mountains today (Wed 12/3), though some clouds may linger into afternoon over parts of the Upstate and northeast Georgia.

12/02/2025

Rain is ending and temperatures have warmed above freezing. The Winter Weather Advisory has expired and melting has begun. Highs remain below normal today, but still end up warmer than on Monday.

12/01/2025

Starting December 1st, Linville Caverns will transition to its winter hours. We will be open on weekends only from December to March 1st, weather permitting. Our hours of operation will be from 9:00-4:30pm. Please be advised that we follow a first-come, first-served policy. To confirm the latest tour availability, please call us at 1-828-756-4171. We look forward to seeing you this winter!