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Local
3 months ago
Asheville winter storm prep: Tips for home, car and pets

Freezing rain, sleet and snow could create dangerous conditions across the mountains

Local
3 months ago
Winter storm watch likely for Asheville area

Accumulating snow and ice expected in Western North Carolina from Friday night through Sunday

National Weather Service Winter Storm graphic
Local
3 months ago
High-impact winter storm increasingly likely for Asheville area

Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains over snow, ice or a mix

Northern lights seen in the Alexander area on Nov. 12, 2025.
Local
3 months ago
Northern lights may be visible in Asheville area tonight

NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch as powerful solar eruption reaches Earth

Snowy scene near Wolf Laurel/Hatley Point
Local
3 months ago
Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend

Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat

Community
3 months ago
MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.

Outdoors
3 months ago
Hikes of WNC: South Slope Mural Trail

Sometimes you don’t want to travel too far for a good hike. Fortunately, downtown Asheville is home to a two mile urban trail, the South Slope Mural Trail, home to many local businesses covered with interesting artwork. It’s like taking a hike and visiting an art gallery at the same time!

Outdoor pets need a warm place to shelter in the winter.
Local
3 months ago
Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap

Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter

Community
3 months ago
‘Save the Woods’ walkout draws dozens of UNC Asheville students, community members

A crowd of University of North Carolina Asheville students, Asheville community members and local leaders attended a walkout today in front of the Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville campus. The protest was organized in support of “Save the Woods,” a local rallying cry for the preservation of 45 acres of nearby urban forest.

View from Mount Mitchell looking north/northwest at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Local
3 months ago
Frigid air, gusty winds bring hazards to Asheville area

Wind chills, fire danger and minor wintry weather expected across Western North Carolina

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