Weather Blog

Rain moves in this afternoon

December 23, 2017

Good Saturday Morning! We will see mostly cloudy skies today with some rain showers moving in later this afternoon. Rain moves in around 2pm this afternoon

 

 

Moderate Drought Conditions taking over the county

December 21, 2017

As we continue to have more and more dry days versus wet days the drought conditions continue to spread through the state and the county. All but the extreme northwest portion of the county is now in a moderate drought status. 

Moderate Drought Creeping Its Way Into The RoCo

December 14, 2017

It has certainly been a crazy year for us with the weather here in Rowan County. We are currently sitting on 45.06 inches of rainfall officially for the year. This puts on 4.75 inches above normal for the year.

Our first dose of winter

December 8, 2017

We have made it to Friday. The talk for the week has been will we get snow and if so how much. As we have progressed through the week I have brought accumulation totals up. You have to keep in mind. The roads will stay wet so this will only be accumulations on grassy surfaces.

Thursday Weather Update and if we see snow on Friday

December 7, 2017

Good Thursday Morning! The hype continues to build on the internet for snowfall around the area. I will give you my latest update for the county in just a few moments. First lets take a look at what to expect for today.

Today's weather and the latest on the snow chatter

December 6, 2017

Good Wednesday Morning! We are in the early stages of some arctic air that will move into the county and hang around with us for the remainder of the week. There is a slight chance of rain today but more isolated than last evenings rain event.

Rain moves in this evening. Ill also update you on the snow talk

December 5, 2017

Good Tuesday morning. So there's a lot of social media chatter about snow later this week. We will get to that in just a moment. First lets take a look at what to expect today. If you have outdoor plans you will want to wrap them up by around 4pm.

Understanding the Science behind Wind Chill

December 1, 2017

Extremely cold air comes every winter in at least part of the country and affects millions of people across the United States. The arctic air, together with brisk winds, can lead to dangerously cold wind chill values.

Rowan County Weather to Partner with NORAD to track Santa

December 1, 2017

We have made it to another December and for the 2nd year in a row. Rowan County Weather will partner with NORAD to track Santa Claus as he makes his yearly journey to see all of the good little boys and girls of Rowan County again this year.

Rain moves in late tonight

November 18, 2017

We have made it to another Saturday. There is rain in the forecast but it will not affect any plans you have outdoors today. We will see a relatively pleasant day overall. The high will be around 64º today.