Winter News and Reporting Coverage | WRAL

Tracking road conditions in the Triangle

Kelsey Coffey is in the WRAL Stormtracker, tracking road conditions around the Triangle after weekend ice storm.

Strong Sunday night cold front to bring mountain snow, first fall freeze for many

The Triangle could see its first widespread freeze of the season once a cold front moves through Sunday night.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: What's causing the unseasonably cool, damp pattern this week?

Cold air damming will make things feel like early December in parts of North Carolina this week.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

NC ski resorts: Here's when Beech Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain will open for 2025-26 season

The Beech Mountain Ski Resort moved back its projected opening date to Nov. 29, weather permitting. Appalachian Ski Mountain opened Nov. 21.

Ask the Meteorologist: What could La Niña mean for fall, winter in North Carolina?

NOAA has a 71% chance of La Niña developing October through December. What could that mean for us?

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Ask the Meteorologist: What is cold air damming, and how often do we see it?

Cold air damming often results in cooler, cloudier and wetter weather. It's a pattern that's somewhat unique to our part of the country.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

NC ski season winding down: Beech Mountain Resort announces closing day

Beech Mountain Resort will close its ski season on March 22, while Appalachian Ski Mountain prepares for its final weekend with the Meltdown Games. Other resorts in western North Carolina have either closed or have yet to announce their closing dates.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Ask the Meteorologist: Are we done with snow (for real this time)?

Spring officially begins in ten days. Can we close the book on winter weather?

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Ask the Meteorologist: Was our recent stretch of cold, snow due to the "polar vortex?"

Experts at NOAA say there is not enough evidence to blame February's cold spell on the polar vortex.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Mom was right: How bundling up in the cold helps protect your health

Science supports mom's advice to bundle up in the cold. A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that even a small drop in temperature weakens the immune system by reducing extracellular vesicles (EVs), which help defend against viruses and bacteria.

Stein declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather

During an emergency briefing Tuesday morning, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency.

State of Emergency: Gov. Stein, officials talk winter weather prep ahead of incoming storm

As North Carolina prepares for Wednesday's expected winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein and emergency management officials talk about safety measures they're undergoing for hazardous roads, potential power outages and other anticipated impacts.

Winter storm preps: What is 'brining?'

NCDOT crews have been brining the roads since Sunday in an effort to combat Wednesday's winter storm. But what is "brining?"

Snow forecast: Up to 6 inches of snow, power outages possible Wednesday

WRAL meteorologists are breaking down the timing, impact and threats of Wednesday's Weather Alert Day. The winter storm could bring up to 6 inches of snow for some areas, and we could see power outages in areas that get hit by ice.

Snow business: Milk, bread and the economics of winter weather

Milk and Bread, 2 staples among the American diet, become a joke this time of year as people scatter to the grocery store before snow hits.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

DOT crews preparing roads for winter storm chances this week

Crews are preparing the roads for a winter storm that could bring snow and ice to the area on Wednesday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day.

Q&A: What to expect from Wednesday's winter storm in North Carolina

A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will make for an impactful winter storm in our area on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Is winter over in NC?

WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels tells us what the rest of our winter forecast is looking like in North Carolina.

Ask the Meteorologist: What is an atmospheric river, and will we see one this week?

Atmospheric rivers happen more than 10% of days in the Western U.S. and along the Eastern seaboard.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Why NC winters are sunnier than up north

WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why North Carolina winters are brighter and less cloudy than winters in northern states.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why do iguanas fall out of Florida trees when it gets cold?

Iguanas, due to their cold-blooded nature, get stunned by the cold and can fall out of trees.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Y2Snow: Unexpected blizzard brought the Triangle into the 2000s

The blizzard of January 2000 was a once-in-a-lifetime winter weather event for the Triangle at a unique point in time where the uncertainty of a new century brought on fresh challenges.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Slick spots remain, schools still delayed or closed, car washes in high demand

The lasting effects of winter weather are still felt on Thursday. Schools are delayed due to hazardous road conditions, and people are busy cleaning up what the snow has left behind.

Winter weather's lingering impact: School delays, cleanup, and icy roads

The winter weather's lasting effects are still being felt on Thursday. Schools are delayed due to hazardous road conditions, and people are busy cleaning up what the snow has left behind.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Even Frosty's catching rays on NC's beaches

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.