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    Monday, March 10 2014 8:50 PM EDT2014-03-11 00:50:38 GMT
    From Zach Warner
    We get one more day of this beautiful weather!  We probably won't break any records for warmth, but we'll come close. I think a few spots will hit 80 tomorrow in the Upstate, while the record is 84 from
    We get one more day of this beautiful weather!  We probably won't break any records for warmth, but we'll come close. I think a few spots will hit 80 tomorrow in the Upstate, while the record is 84 from

  • Sunday, March 9 2014 9:10 PM EDT2014-03-10 01:10:43 GMT
    High pressure in control will continue to give us spring like temperatures until mid-week. Monday and Tuesday will see highs in the mid-70s while the mountains will reach the mid and upper 60s. Skies will
    High pressure in control will continue to give us spring like temperatures until mid-week. Monday and Tuesday will see highs in the mid-70s while the mountains will reach the mid and upper 60s. Skies will

  • Saturday, March 8 2014 10:54 PM EST2014-03-09 03:54:15 GMT
    Daylight saving time (DST) begins this evening at 2 am. At that time everyone will "Spring" their clocks ahead one hour. This is done on the second Sunday of March and lasts until the first Sunday of November
    Daylight saving time (DST) begins this evening at 2 am. At that time everyone will "Spring" their clocks ahead one hour. This is done on the second Sunday of March and lasts until the first Sunday of November

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    Friday, March 7 2014 7:49 AM EST2014-03-07 12:49:04 GMT
    Low pressure just off the coast of the Carolinas has us on the back end of this system and it continues to bring moderate to heavy rain in the upstate as well as a wintry mix for parts of Western North
    Low pressure just off the coast of the Carolinas has us on the back end of this system and it continues to bring moderate to heavy rain in the upstate as well as a wintry mix for parts of Western North

  • Thursday, March 6 2014 4:04 PM EST2014-03-06 21:04:16 GMT
    A cold rain is invading the Upstate, and that will turn to sleet and freezing rain for the mountains tonight.  Even in the lower elevations we could get some periods of sleet as the rain takes over this
    A cold rain is invading the Upstate, and that will turn to sleet and freezing rain for the mountains tonight.  Even in the lower elevations we could get some periods of sleet as the rain takes over this

  • Wednesday, March 5 2014 9:50 PM EST2014-03-06 02:50:39 GMT
    A low pressure is gathering strength near the Louisiana coast now, and will head toward the panhandle of Florida and east coast Thursday and Friday.  As the low moves to our south then pushes north along
    A low pressure is gathering strength near the Louisiana coast now, and will head toward the panhandle of Florida and east coast Thursday and Friday.  As the low moves to our south then pushes north along

  • Tuesday, March 4 2014 10:32 AM EST2014-03-04 15:32:32 GMT
    © image courtesy http://planetarium.unr.nevada.edu/StarsOverXville/Stars_Over_Xville.html
    Boy have we seen a roller coaster of temperatures so far this month!  Over the weekend we were near 70.  Monday brought highs in the 50s in the morning and then dropped all day.  Today, highs remain in
    Boy have we seen a roller coaster of temperatures so far this month!  Over the weekend we were near 70.  Monday brought highs in the 50s in the morning and then dropped all day.  Today, highs remain in

  • Monday, March 3 2014 5:09 PM EST2014-03-03 22:09:54 GMT
    We've had several reports of sleet across the Upstate Monday afternoon, mixed with rain.  This is all as a cold front moves through and some lingering moisture is left. We should clear very quickly this
    We've had several reports of sleet across the Upstate Monday afternoon, mixed with rain.  This is all as a cold front moves through and some lingering moisture is left. We should clear very quickly this

  • Sunday, March 2 2014 7:32 PM EST2014-03-03 00:32:46 GMT
    Mother Nature is currently showing the United States whose boss. A significant storm system first entered the country out west hitting California. This brought lots of rain to a drought stricken state
    Mother Nature is currently showing the United States whose boss. A significant storm system first entered the country out west hitting California. This brought lots of rain to a drought stricken state

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    Friday, February 28 2014 6:29 AM EST2014-02-28 11:29:23 GMT
    Temperatures will take a tumble into the upper 20s for the Upstate and teens in the mountains for Friday morning.
    Temperatures will take a tumble into the upper 20s for the Upstate and teens in the mountains for Friday morning.

  • Wednesday, February 26 2014 9:15 AM EST2014-02-26 14:15:16 GMT
    Last week and over the weekend, we had multiple days nearing the 70° mark, and even two record breaking warm days across the Upstate in the mid-70s!  Clearly abnormal for the end of February.  We had a
    Last week and over the weekend, we had multiple days nearing the 70° mark, and even two record breaking warm days across the Upstate in the mid-70s!  Clearly abnormal for the end of February.  We had a

  • Monday, February 24 2014 10:18 AM EST2014-02-24 15:18:09 GMT
    We've had a series of days now with above-average temperatures, and after our snowy blast of winter a few weeks ago, many are expressing their desire for a quick change to spring.  This warmer-than-normal
    We've had a series of days now with above-average temperatures, and after our snowy blast of winter a few weeks ago, many are expressing their desire for a quick change to spring.  This warmer-than-normal

  • Sunday, February 23 2014 8:51 PM EST2014-02-24 01:51:00 GMT
    We are on our sixth straight day of above normal temperatures. We even saw a couple record setting days in that streak as well. I am forecasting temperatures to remain above normal until Tuesday which
    We are on our sixth straight day of above normal temperatures. We even saw a couple record setting days in that streak as well. I am forecasting temperatures to remain above normal until Tuesday which

  • Friday, February 21 2014 9:21 PM EST2014-02-22 02:21:26 GMT
    Plenty of sunshine and nice temperatures to go around for this weekend!  The one difference we'll all notice will be the colder overnights!  Drier air has worked in, and that will help temperatures to
    Plenty of sunshine and nice temperatures to go around for this weekend!  The one difference we'll all notice will be the colder overnights!  Drier air has worked in, and that will help temperatures to

  • Friday, February 21 2014 8:48 AM EST2014-02-21 13:48:04 GMT
    We tracked a storm system since early this week and anticipated it's arrival for Friday morning. The line of thunderstorms arrived shortly after 3am and showed no mercy to NE Georgia, Western North Carolina
    We tracked a storm system since early this week and anticipated it's arrival for Friday morning. The line of thunderstorms arrived shortly after 3am and showed no mercy to NE Georgia, Western North Carolina

  • Thursday, February 20 2014 9:47 AM EST2014-02-20 14:47:00 GMT
    Not a whole lot of weather issues out there today, partly to mostly cloudy skies, breezy, with a chance for isolated light showers.  Highs once again reach into the 60s and low 70s, which is well above
    Not a whole lot of weather issues out there today, partly to mostly cloudy skies, breezy, with a chance for isolated light showers.  Highs once again reach into the 60s and low 70s, which is well above

  • Wednesday, February 19 2014 11:40 PM EST2014-02-20 04:40:42 GMT
    Some spots in the Upstate have hit the upper 70s for Wednesday afternoon!   We are close to tying and breaking record for Feb. 19 high temps in Asheville and at GSP.  The old records are 71 for AVL and
    Some spots in the Upstate have hit the upper 70s for Wednesday afternoon!   We are close to tying and breaking record for Feb. 19 high temps in Asheville and at GSP.  The old records are 71 for AVL and

  • Tuesday, February 18 2014 9:52 AM EST2014-02-18 14:52:39 GMT
    What a gorgeous day we have in store!  Sunny skies, highs in the low to mid-60s, and wind only around 5-10mph.  Around the dinner hour we'll start to see a few more clouds, with rain pushing back in overnight.
    What a gorgeous day we have in store!  Sunny skies, highs in the low to mid-60s, and wind only around 5-10mph.  Around the dinner hour we'll start to see a few more clouds, with rain pushing back in overnight.

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    Monday, February 17 2014 7:56 PM EST2014-02-18 00:56:41 GMT
    First off, I want to emphasize that the asteroid will NOT come close enough to cause problems on earth.  I mention it because this is a rather large asteroid and it is coming fairly close to the earth.
    First off, I want to emphasize that the asteroid will NOT come close enough to cause problems on earth.  I mention it because this is a rather large asteroid and it is coming fairly close to the earth.

  • Sunday, February 16 2014 10:32 PM EST2014-02-17 03:32:33 GMT
    Snow, ice and earthquakes oh my! It has been an interesting week to say the least. Looking ahead though we will start to see a different pattern. Warm are is expected to pour into the upstate making forecasted
    Snow, ice and earthquakes oh my! It has been an interesting week to say the least. Looking ahead though we will start to see a different pattern. Warm are is expected to pour into the upstate making forecasted

  • Friday, February 14 2014 11:17 AM EST2014-02-14 16:17:15 GMT
    Good morning, and welcome to the end of the wintry weather!  Well - for some...but still we are just about done with this blast of Ol' Man Winter, and the general consensus across social media is that
    Good morning, and welcome to the end of the wintry weather!  Well - for some...but still we are just about done with this blast of Ol' Man Winter, and the general consensus across social media is that

  • Thursday, February 13 2014 9:50 PM EST2014-02-14 02:50:10 GMT
    It goes without saying at this point, but let's just type it out anyway... Don't travel tonight or early tomorrow morning unless you have to!  Overnight lows will drop into the mid 20s, and that will freeze
    It goes without saying at this point, but let's just type it out anyway... Don't travel tonight or early tomorrow morning unless you have to!  Overnight lows will drop into the mid 20s, and that will freeze

  • Thursday, February 13 2014 7:41 AM EST2014-02-13 12:41:41 GMT
    While most of the snow fell on Wednesday, we are still under a Winter Storm Warning until 6pm across our area.  Scattered snow showers are still moving through the Upstate, NE Georgia, and in Western NC,
    While most of the snow fell on Wednesday, we are still under a Winter Storm Warning until 6pm across our area.  Scattered snow showers are still moving through the Upstate, NE Georgia, and in Western NC,

  • WEATHER BLOG

    Wednesday, February 12 2014 4:06 PM EST2014-02-12 21:06:10 GMT
    We are watching radar trends along with our computer models to help determine how much more winter weather is coming!  We have some heavy precipitation to our west, and that is set to move through this
    We are watching radar trends along with our computer models to help determine how much more winter weather is coming!  We have some heavy precipitation to our west, and that is set to move through this

  • WEATHER BLOG

    Tuesday, February 11 2014 8:37 PM EST2014-02-12 01:37:18 GMT
    Here are some of the final totals from Tuesday's snow event:Simpsonville: 4"Waynesville: 4.5"Wellford: 2.5"Fountain Inn: 2.5"Enoree: 2"GSP: 1.8"Elberton: 1"1-2" was a common total, but clearly we saw locally
    Here are some of the final totals from Tuesday's snow event:Simpsonville: 4"Waynesville: 4.5"Wellford: 2.5"Fountain Inn: 2.5"Enoree: 2"GSP: 1.8"Elberton: 1"1-2" was a common total, but clearly we saw locally

  • Tuesday, February 11 2014 5:39 AM EST2014-02-11 10:39:33 GMT
    The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that will be in effect from 6pm this evening until 6pm Thursday night.   This morning we are already beginning to see rain transition over
    The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that will be in effect from 6pm this evening until 6pm Thursday night.   This morning we are already beginning to see rain transition over

  • Monday, December 30 2013 6:06 PM EST2013-12-30 23:06:17 GMT
    European Model for New Year's Day
    The attached image shows our area nice and dry on New Year's Day (NY Eve should be that way as well!).  That's some great news if you plan to be outside for your festivities!  I will be inside cooking
    The attached image shows our area nice and dry on New Year's Day (NY Eve should be that way as well!).  That's some great news if you plan to be outside for your festivities!  I will be inside cooking
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