What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term βpolar vortexβ usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region, enveloping the North Pole.
Governor Stein Provides Updates as North Carolina Prepares for Winter Weather
Today, Governor Stein providedΒ updatesΒ as North Carolina prepares for winter weather this week. Governor Stein is advising North Carolinians to plan ahead for snow, ice, and strong winds, and to follow safety guidance from local officials.Β Β
Loved ones & businesses celebrate Valentine's Day in the Queen City
Popular restaurant Cajun Queen in Elizabeth was booked solid for over a week leading up to Cupid's big day.
Ice storm rocks North Carolina mountains
Over 13,000 customers across the North Carolina mountains were without power Wednesday evening.
Ice concerns close some mountain schools, delay others
Ashe County Schools will be closed on Thursday while Avery and Watauga County Schools will operate on a two hour delay due to icy conditions.
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding
Heavy snow and freezing rain from Kentucky to the nation's capital caused hundreds of crashes and left tens of thousands of residents in the dark.
Mountain county schools will operate on a two hour delay Wednesday
Ashe, Watauga and Avery County Schools will operate on a two hour delay Wednesday due to icy roads.
Waves of cold rain and mountain ice continue through Thursday
Waves of cold rain along with mountain ice will impact the region through Thursday. The latest totals and impacts here.
Winter Weather Advisory upgraded to Ice Storm Warning for parts of the region
Freezing rain from a winter storm will not only impact travel, but likely lead to power outages under the weight of ice across parts of the N.C. mountains through Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning issued for parts of the High Country
Freezing rain could leave parts of the high country coated in a layer of ice leading to dangerous travel and power outages.
Bars & patrons prepare for Super Bowl Sunday
No matter what happens on Super Bowl Sunday, good times will be had across the Charlotte Metro in places like Steamer's Sports Pub and Smokey Joe's Cafe.
2 dead as storm with possible tornado moves through Tennessee
Officials in eastern Tennessee say a mother and daughter were killed when the storm passed through the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas of Morgan County on Thursday night.
Severe storms possible Thursday in the Mountains and Foothills
Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and evening. Here's the latest on threats and timing:
New NASA observations show a small chance of a large asteroid impacting Earth in 2032
New NASA observations show a near-Earth asteroid with more than a 1% chance of impacting Earth in seven years.
Charlotte breaks a nearly century old record high temperature
Charlotte had a high temperature of 80Β° on Tuesday. This breaks the previous record for February 4th which was 76Β° set in 1927.
Gaining over 50 minutes of daylight in February
Since passing the Winter Solstice in December, we have been slowly been gaining daylight. In February, we gain over 50 minutes through the month.
