Jason Boyer, WLOS

Jason Boyer

WLOS

Asheville, NC, United States

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Past articles by Jason:

WNC's warm winter confuses plants, disappoints snow lovers

You've probably noticed that it's been warm lately, and not just lately, but much of the winter in Western North Carolina.Since Dec. 1, Asheville Regional Airpo → Read More

Look up: Chinese balloon could float over WNC early Saturday, model shows

By now, you've likely heard about the Chinese balloon drifting over the United States.It was first spotted in the West, but by Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, it was seen → Read More

Weather update: Forecast calls for rain and chance of snow flurries this week

Get your rain gear ready. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, which means flash flooding is also possible.CLICK HERE TO GET THE LATEST FOR → Read More

Don't be fooled by warmer temperatures, bitter cold is on the way

A milder trend has begun, although you may not know it with the colder morning starts. Temperatures overall, though, will be going up before another storm system brings a freeze to Western North Carolina. Look for highs in the lower 50s Wednesday for most mountain valleys. It will be a bit cooler Thursday, as clouds increase and so, too, do rain chances, especially late in the day. The latest… → Read More

Flood watches, advisories issued ahead of next round of rain

Rain is headed to the mountains once again. It arrives Thursday night, most likely toward midnight or later, with the heaviest likely to fall into Friday morning. Rain should taper off by Friday evening. Minor flooding will be possible near and along smaller creeks, streams and rivers. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of the western Carolinas and extreme… → Read More

Rain falling across WNC, more on the way

Rain has already returned to the mountains and will continue to be a nuisance through early Thursday. Totals this go-round are expected to be between a quarter-inch and half-inch, leading to a low risk for some minor flooding. Click here to see the Interactive RadarAnother round of heavier rain will return Thursday night and continue through much of Friday. That round will be more significant,… → Read More

Another round of rain, snow heads toward WNC

Rain is coming, and it will likely be a lot. Expect it to start by daybreak Thursday for many, then spread north and east across much of the Tar Heel State by evening. Click here to see the latest forecastRainfall amounts will generally range from 1 to 2 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible to the south of Asheville. → Read More

Sleet, snow mix possible overnight as Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for WNC

A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and rain will be possible overnight Sunday into Monday, with light accumulations for some in the mountains. The greatest impacts will be over higher elevations, where an inch or two of a snow/sleet combination could accumulate. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff) A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Western North Carolina until 2 p. m. Monday. Temperatures will remain… → Read More

Flooding, ice possible as cold, wet weather sticks around

A miserably wet and cold pattern will continue through midweek, as several weather systems roll through the Southeast. Expect significant rainfall Monday evening and into the overnight hours. Some low-lying areas may begin to see flooding, especially south and west of Asheville. More rain is expected Tuesday, although amounts will likely be much lighter overall. A miserably wet and cold pattern… → Read More

Rain, wind, wintry weather in the forecast

Get ready for the rain tomorrow. Clouds will remain thick through Friday as abundant moisture continues to stream into the Southeast. Rain will become more likely and widespread before ending Friday evening. After that, get ready to bundle up. Behind the rain will come the coldest air of the season, with highs Saturday not getting out of the 40s for most mountain valleys and not out of the 30s… → Read More

Chance of snow in forecast as coldest air of season makes its way to WNC

Expect a mixed bag of weather goodies over the next few days as wind, rain and colder temperatures head toward Western North Carolina. Rain has already returned for some across the region, while clouds have for most others. A few more showers will be possible Wednesday evening and overnight, but they'll mostly be farther south of Interstate 40. Thursday brings a better chance for rain across the… → Read More

Florence's impacts could be significant along NC/SC coast if trend continues

Florence has weakened to a tropical storm, but will likely move back to hurricane status within the next 24 hours as it enters a more favorable environment. The National Hurricane Center has it forecast to remain mostly on a westerly track the next several days, pushing it to the south of Bermuda by late in the weekend or very early next week. → Read More

WNC residents wait and watch Subtropical Storm Alberto

Subtropical Storm Alberto - the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season - formed earlier Friday.We're watching the predicted path of this storm very closely, as it will likely produce significant rainfall across the Southeast into next week.Landfall → Read More

Yo-yo temperatures continue this week in WNC

A noticeably warmer day Tuesday will mean milder temperatures Tuesday night, although it will still be chilly as lows bottom out in the 40s for most. Expect highs to close in on 80 degrees in Asheville by the late afternoon Wednesday. (Image → Read More

Snow may be gone, but chilly temperatures are sticking around

A chilly day will turn into a cold night across the region Thursday. Clear skies will allow temperatures to cool into the 20s for most mountain locations. With a bit of a breeze, wind chills will dip into the 10s.Local ForecastSunshine returns Friday, but → Read More

Next weather system to bring strong storms, snow to WNC

Get ready for an active 48 hours! A potent storm system will roll through the Tennessee Valley tomorrow into Wednesday, producing scattered to numerous showers and thundershowers after sunset.Some of the storms could be severe, especially farther south and → Read More

Strong winds, warmer temperatures moving into WNC

The snow is gone, but impressive amounts fell across Western North Carolina on Wednesday, with higher elevations receiving anywhere from 4 to as much as 9 inches.The melt will continue through evening for lower elevations, but icy spots will remain above 3 → Read More

Monday Weather Update: A soggy start to the day with a wintry mix moving in

*2PM WEATHER UPDATE*Temperatures too warm, and moisture too limited.That's been the story with this system. As robust as upper-level dynamics looked, they just weren't enough to produce significant snow, thus temperatures couldn't cool and any snow that fa → Read More

Rain, snow showers possible in some WNC areas overnight

Skies will cloud up Friday evening in advance of Western North Carolina's next weather maker.Some rain and snow showers will be possible overnight. Any snow accumulation will be over higher elevations and generally an inch or less.Expect scattered showers → Read More

Winter weather returns to WNC

Rain is on the way out, but the cold, and even snow, are on the way in. Temperatures will start around freezing Wednesday morning but will feel even colder as the wind begins to pick up.Snow showers will be likely above 3,500 feet by daybreak, near and alo → Read More