CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We’re now at the halfway point of meteorological winter, and it’s definitely feeling like winter after enduring the coldest morning in more than a year this week.
The Charlotte area continues to see a good amount of rain and some mild temperatures.
Since we're in the middle of winter, the WCNC Charlotte weather team put together a "winter weather progress report’ to get a better idea of how the season is shaping up.
Most of you will likely agree this winter has been a mixed bag with something for everyone except SNOW.
Before you dismiss the chance for snow, the ongoing El Nino setup supports cooler, wetter, and more active storm tracks. In other words, snow is still possible this winter in the Queen City.
Temperatures
The average high temperature at this halfway point of winter is 52 degrees. Since the start of Meteorological Winter on December 1, more days have been above average.
Here's a breakdown of the above-average vs below-average temperatures.
- 31 warmer-than-average days
- 17 days below average
Precipitation
And there’s no shortage of rain for the region due to back-to-back storm systems. Charlotte received measurable rainfall 18 of the last 48 days, totaling 11 inches.
Based on rainfall totals spanning a month and a half, this winter is the wettest so far in more than 20 years. The area also experienced widespread flooding in early January.
Some good news comes from this; the surplus of rainfall washed away severe drought conditions.
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Severe
Winters in the southeast are known as a secondary severe weather season to spring. And storms have already impacted the region.
So far, there are five reports of tornadoes and nearly 200 wind-damage reports across the Carolinas.
Although zero snow days at this point in Charlotte, winter is far from over. Charlotte’s best chances have yet to come this season.
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