Weather Data/History

High Country Weather Data & History

Fifteen years of weather records, storm archives, and climate data covering Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties — the most comprehensive local weather history archive in North Carolina's High Country.

Record-Breaking Storms

Blizzard of 1993

The “Storm of the Century” buried the High Country in feet of snow. Photos, accounts, and aftermath.

High Country Tornado Data

Every documented tornado in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties — dates, paths, and damage reports.

2018: All-Time Wettest Year

Some High Country locations recorded over 100 inches of precipitation — the wettest year on record.

Boone Floods: 1940 vs. 2015

75 years apart, two floods covered downtown Boone. Side-by-side photos and historical context.

Climate Records

Boone Wind Chill History

Coldest wind chills ever recorded in Boone — by year, by month, with the dates that defined “bone-cold.”

Boone Wind Gust History

Highest wind gusts on local record — when the High Country lived up to its name.

Historical Weather Data

Compiled records — temperature extremes, snowfall totals, precipitation milestones — going back decades.

White Christmas History

How often does the High Country actually get a white Christmas? The data may surprise you.

Schools & Closings

Watauga County Schools Closings

Year-by-year history of weather-related closings, delays, and early dismissals for Watauga County Schools.

App State Weather Closings

Tracking weather-related schedule changes at Appalachian State University over the years.

Reference & Tools

Flood-Prone Areas

Roads, bridges, and locations across Watauga County known to flood during heavy rain events.

Earthquake History

Felt earthquakes in the High Country — the seismic events that have shaken Watauga, Ashe, and Avery.

Winter Driving Tips

Mountain driving in snow and ice — practical guidance for High Country winter conditions.

NWS Windchill Chart

Official National Weather Service chart for calculating wind chill and frostbite risk times.

Seasonal Reports

Fall Color Report

Live updates on autumn color through the High Country mountains — peak times and best locations.

Fall Color Report Archives

Past fall seasons documented year-by-year — peak weeks, color quality, and weather influence.

Monthly Weather Recaps

Month-by-month summaries — what made it warm, cold, wet, or dry compared to historical averages.