The mountains will be the winners, as is expected most winters. The below map was released last week and shows the overall trend expected this winter compared to normal. That is another reason why our official map had to be adjusted. However we also think it will be one of the snowiest winters since 2013-14, and that is not included below. The winter of 2009-2010 was busy in the western Carolinas, and the averages may have been bumped up due to this. We simply took this map into consideration and then adjusted for either near average, above average, or below average, and well above. The below is from the NC State Climate Office and shows average snow amounts from 1981-2010. Since in our previous winter outlook article we mapped out areas according to well above average, near average, above average, or below average, we took an average snowfall map into consideration. Some mountain locations could receive record snow amounts, or at least since recent snowy winters. Into the foothills and mountains, we are expecting well above average snowfall this season, and these are the areas that could potentially get walloped. For the ENTIRE area of Charlotte to receive 6 or more inches is staggering, considering 6 inches is above average, especially for South Charlotte.
Charlotte and Raleigh are expected to see 6-12″ with the immediate Raleigh area slightly less, and this includes the suburbs of both cities. The I-85 Corridor is expected to be the most active since 2009-14. Again, freak events are possible, and one storm could dump that amount all in one sitting. In the navy blue we are expecting totals between 3 and 6 inches for many. It is impossible to pin down an exact number, so we are giving a range. This winter anything is possible, especially with an active southern stormtrack expected.Īs we head inland, the numbers jump a bit, and again these are expected season totals. Now that doesn’t mean that a freak 12″ snowstorm can’t occur. Our thinking is that most locations near the coast in the light blue will be near normal this year, with some northern locations seeing slightly above normal. Traditionally, the Coastal Plain sees overall lesser amounts that elsewhere due to the warmer ocean air. We tried out best to talk some honest numbers in our latest outlook below. CAROLINAS 2019-2020 WINTER OUTLOOK EXTRAVAGANZA
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