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  • Friday, December 6 2013 7:51 AM EST2013-12-06 12:51:45 GMT
    It's amazing how quickly the weather can change, and today, we'll see the last of our warmer-than-average pattern and bring back cooler air tomorrow.  A cold front bringing soggy weather to us is currently
    It's amazing how quickly the weather can change, and today, we'll see the last of our warmer-than-average pattern and bring back cooler air tomorrow.  A cold front bringing soggy weather to us is currently

  • WEATHER BLOG

    Wednesday, December 4 2013 5:32 PM EST2013-12-04 22:32:01 GMT
    Estimated rain for the next 3 days (from HPC)
    We aren't talking about a flooding rain situation luckily, but we are dealing with several days of elevated rain chances, cloudy skies and warmer than normal temps!  A cold front sits out to our northwest
    We aren't talking about a flooding rain situation luckily, but we are dealing with several days of elevated rain chances, cloudy skies and warmer than normal temps!  A cold front sits out to our northwest

  • Tuesday, December 3 2013 10:30 AM EST2013-12-03 15:30:28 GMT
    Scattered showers remain in the forecast not only today, but for the remainder of the work week as southerly flow brings moist air to the Western Carolinas.  Despite the dreary skies, we'll start to warm
    Scattered showers remain in the forecast not only today, but for the remainder of the work week as southerly flow brings moist air to the Western Carolinas.  Despite the dreary skies, we'll start to warm

  • Monday, December 2 2013 5:55 PM EST2013-12-02 22:55:30 GMT
    Clouds rolling in!
    A few showers will migrate into the Carolinas and Georgia tonight, starting our wet trend for the forecast through this weekend!  A southwesterly flow will develop through tonight and tomorrow, and that
    A few showers will migrate into the Carolinas and Georgia tonight, starting our wet trend for the forecast through this weekend!  A southwesterly flow will develop through tonight and tomorrow, and that

  • Friday, November 29 2013 8:09 AM EST2013-11-29 13:09:45 GMT
    It's Black Friday and shoppers have been out in the cold for hours, though luckily, we have stayed dry.  Gorgeous weather sticks around today, and through the weekend, as high pressure is here to stay.
    It's Black Friday and shoppers have been out in the cold for hours, though luckily, we have stayed dry.  Gorgeous weather sticks around today, and through the weekend, as high pressure is here to stay.

  • Wednesday, November 27 2013 6:06 PM EST2013-11-27 23:06:42 GMT
    Jordan in Simpsonville
    What a treat to see Upstate snow today! The earliest snow we have seen at GSP was Oct. 20 back in 1913!  We tied the record snow for the day at a trace of snow, and the old record was in 1954.  So, not
    What a treat to see Upstate snow today! The earliest snow we have seen at GSP was Oct. 20 back in 1913!  We tied the record snow for the day at a trace of snow, and the old record was in 1954.  So, not

  • Wednesday, November 27 2013 7:39 AM EST2013-11-27 12:39:56 GMT
    Still dealing with Western NC snow showers, and scattered rain in the Upstate this morning.  A surface low pressure system will pull up the east coast today, wrapping in some very cold air behind it.
    Scattered snow and pockets of rain could still cause issues for the busiest travel day of the year.  Read more on what to expect all day.

  • Tuesday, November 26 2013 9:26 PM EST2013-11-27 02:26:54 GMT
    What a crazy day of weather, well maybe the word is RAW, or FRUSTRATING or NASTY!  Those are some of the words I heard today to describe this cold, rainy day!  Luckily the rain is shifting out slowly,
    What a crazy day of weather, well maybe the word is RAW, or FRUSTRATING or NASTY!  Those are some of the words I heard today to describe this cold, rainy day!  Luckily the rain is shifting out slowly,

  • Tuesday, November 26 2013 10:18 AM EST2013-11-26 15:18:14 GMT
    Low pressure sit along the Florida panhandle today, and as it moves north toward the Upstate, a cold, heavy rain is expected in the amount of 2-3" before the day is done.  Isolated flooding in low-lying
    Low pressure sit along the Florida panhandle today, and as it moves north toward the Upstate, a cold, heavy rain is expected in the amount of 2-3" before the day is done.  Isolated flooding in low-lying

  • WEATHER BLOG

    Monday, November 25 2013 9:41 PM EST2013-11-26 02:41:42 GMT
    A storm system is moving our way and is poised to bring some major local impacts.  We will first face the threat of freezing rain (ice) and sleet, then heavy rain, then a little snow to wrap things up.
    A storm system is moving our way and is poised to bring some major local impacts.  We will first face the threat of freezing rain (ice) and sleet, then heavy rain, then a little snow to wrap things up.

  • Monday, November 25 2013 12:32 PM EST2013-11-25 17:32:27 GMT
    Big changes on the way starting late tonight, so whether you're staying local or traveling for the holiday, here's the latest on what we're thinking for the storm timeline and what it will bring you:Winter
    A nice, cool day today, but big changes on the way.  Here's the latest on what we're thinking for the storm timeline and what it will bring you.

  • Sunday, November 24 2013 7:47 PM EST2013-11-25 00:47:41 GMT
    High pressure will control our area overnight and into Monday before a storm system brings moisture into our area Monday night through Wednesday. Overnight it will be mostly clear and cold with lows in
    High pressure will control our area overnight and into Monday before a storm system brings moisture into our area Monday night through Wednesday. Overnight it will be mostly clear and cold with lows in

  • Saturday, November 23 2013 8:14 PM EST2013-11-24 01:14:38 GMT
    A cold Canadian high pressure system is building in behind a cold front that moved trough the region on Saturday. This high pressure system is going to give the area lows Sunday morning about 15-20 degrees
    A cold Canadian high pressure system is building in behind a cold front that moved trough the region on Saturday. This high pressure system is going to give the area lows Sunday morning about 15-20 degrees

  • Friday, November 22 2013 10:27 AM EST2013-11-22 15:27:30 GMT
    We're tracking a few systems moving toward us, one to bring rain today and Saturday, and another to bring rain and some wintry mix to much of the eastern seaboard in time for the busiest travel day of
    We're tracking a few systems moving toward us, one to bring rain today and Saturday, and another to bring rain and some wintry mix to much of the eastern seaboard in time for the busiest travel day of

  • Thursday, November 21 2013 6:02 PM EST2013-11-21 23:02:14 GMT
    A soaking system is still poised to move in just as many of us will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving!  I've got the latest on that in a sec, but first let's talk short-term.  More showers will be around
    A soaking system is still poised to move in just as many of us will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving!  I've got the latest on that in a sec, but first let's talk short-term.  More showers will be around

  • Wednesday, November 20 2013 5:00 PM EST2013-11-20 22:00:44 GMT
    GFS model for next Wednesday
    From now through the weekend we'll get several chances for a LITTLE rain, but we aren't looking at any soaking systems.  However, going into next week we could get some serious rainfall, and even snow
    From now through the weekend we'll get several chances for a LITTLE rain, but we aren't looking at any soaking systems.  However, going into next week we could get some serious rainfall, and even snow

  • WEATHER BLOG

    Monday, November 18 2013 6:43 PM EST2013-11-18 23:43:33 GMT
    Sunday's storm reports from SPC
    It was a dangerous day of weather on Sunday, as tornadoes ripped through Indiana and Illinois.  A powerful cold front with strong upper level dynamics (high winds way up in the atmosphere) caused the outbreak
    It was a dangerous day of weather on Sunday, as tornadoes ripped through Indiana and Illinois.  A powerful cold front with strong upper level dynamics caused the outbreak of tornadoes, damaging wind and hail.

  • Monday, November 18 2013 9:53 AM EST2013-11-18 14:53:54 GMT
    Hurricane Season lasts until November 30th each year, and it looks like we're on the verge of having a late-season named storm.  The system we're tracking has a 90% chance of forming into Tropical Storm
    Hurricane Season lasts until November 30th each year, and we just named our 13th storm of the season, Subtropical Storm Melissa

  • Saturday, November 16 2013 9:43 PM EST2013-11-17 02:43:25 GMT
    Expect mostly cloudy skies overnight, with lows holding in the upper 40s and low-50s as clouds thicken.  Isolated showers move in throughout the day Sunday, but wind and pockets of heavier rain move in
    Expect mostly cloudy skies overnight, with lows holding in the upper 40s and low-50s as clouds thicken.  Isolated showers move in throughout the day Sunday, but wind and pockets of heavier rain move in

  • Friday, November 15 2013 11:06 PM EST2013-11-16 04:06:22 GMT
    Scattered showers fade out through Friday night, with lows dropping into the 40s for all under mostly cloudy skies.  Saturday, we'll sit in between weather systems, with mostly cloudy skies turning partly
    Clearing out on Saturday, but heavier rain by late Sunday.  Read more for when you can expect rain near you.

  • Thursday, November 14 2013 10:06 PM EST2013-11-15 03:06:52 GMT
    Beautiful sunrise from D.J. Fretwell
    A little bit of everything in the 7day forecast huh?  First we get clear and cold, and soon we'll get cloudy and mild with showers!  Tonight lows will cool into the low 30s for the Upstate and 20's in
    A little bit of everything in the 7day forecast huh?  First we get clear and cold, and soon we'll get cloudy and mild with showers!  Tonight lows will cool into the low 30s for the Upstate and 20's in

  • Thursday, November 14 2013 8:27 AM EST2013-11-14 13:27:29 GMT
    Starting off in the teens and 20s, expect another morning of bundling up.  High pressure remains in place so we can expect a great deal of sunshine, as well as temperatures warming into the mid-upper 50s
    Starting off in the teens and 20s, expect another morning of bundling up.  High pressure remains in place so we can expect a great deal of sunshine, as well as temperatures warming into the mid-upper 50s

  • Tuesday, November 12 2013 10:02 AM EST2013-11-12 15:02:28 GMT
    It's been the talk of the town for almost a week now, and the day is finally here.  A major cold blast is on the way, already bringing a few isolated rain/snow mix showers to the highest elevations of
    Rain showers already fighting to changeover to snow showers.  Read more on what you can expect near you.

  • WEATHER BLOG

    Monday, November 11 2013 7:23 PM EST2013-11-12 00:23:41 GMT
    On Tuesday, I doubt there will be many conversations going on that AREN'T about the weather!  We have some major changes headed our way, and those changes include a snow chance.  A strong cold front will
    On Tuesday, I doubt there will be many conversations going on that AREN'T about the weather!  We have some major changes headed our way, and those changes include a snow chance.  A strong cold front will

  • Monday, November 11 2013 6:57 AM EST2013-11-11 11:57:22 GMT
    First and foremost, a big THANK YOU to all our military veterans, today and every day, for sacrificing freedom in your own life so that we may all have it in ours. Weather-wise, we're in for a beautiful
    First and foremost, a big THANK YOU to all our military veterans, today and every day, for sacrificing freedom in your own life so that we may all have it in ours. Weather-wise, we're in for a beautiful

  • Sunday, November 10 2013 8:26 PM EST2013-11-11 01:26:51 GMT
    (Graphic from the National Weather Service-GSP)
    Once again today, the computer forecast models agree that a fast moving weather system will bring some light precipitation to the Upstate and Western North Carolina Tuesday into Tuesday night. In the
    Once again today, the computer forecast models agree that a fast moving weather system will bring some light precipitation to the Upstate and Western North Carolina Tuesday into Tuesday night. In the

  • Saturday, November 9 2013 9:24 PM EST2013-11-10 02:24:09 GMT
    Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve
    Fall Color Report: Sunday looks like a great day to once again to go in search of Fall Colors in the area. Keep in mind many areas in the higher elevations are just past peak especially in Western North
    Fall Color Report: Sunday looks like a great day to once again to go in search of Fall Colors in the area. Keep in mind many areas in the higher elevations are just past peak especially in Western North