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Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of snowfall
Here’s what winter weather to expect this weekend.
January 29, 2026 03:36 PM
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Grace Powers
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City
Remembering Asheville’s coldest day on record
If you think it’s cold now, imagine Asheville’s coldest day on record when temps dipped to -16°.
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter 2024-25 weather forecast for Asheville
Prepare for winter weather in the Land of the Sky with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 5, 2024
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City
Hurricane Helene, Oct. 14-18: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County news briefings.
October 18, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Hurricane Helene, Oct. 7-13: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County news briefings.
October 14, 2024
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Weather
Staying safe from the heat in Asheville
The summer sun is getting hotter by the minute — here’s how to safely get the most out of the season.
June 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
Summer weather forecast in Asheville, NC
Prepare for summer weather in Asheville, NC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
June 4, 2024
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City
Buncombe County extends burn ban due to drought and wildfire conditions throughout WNC
Find details on the ban and how you can support wildfire relief efforts for our neighbors in Henderson County.
November 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Weather
The first snowfall of the season arrives in high-elevation areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Flakes fell upon the autumn leaves north of Asheville on Monday morning.
October 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Live
Feeling toasty with our fall 2023 weather forecast for Asheville
Prepare for slightly warmer weather but still plenty of autumn hues with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 22, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Winter 2022 weather forecast for Asheville
Prepare for winter weather in Asheville with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 1, 2022
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