After weeks of warm weather, winter reminded us it isn’t gone yet. In this video by Richard D. Zerbe, a rain-filled, rushing creek melds with a snowy scene near Lake Logan in Haywood County.
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Scenes from the Roan Highlands
As the snow melted in Asheville this weekend, the higher mountain ranges outside of town remained winter wonderlands. On Saturday, Jan. 15, a group of friends and I packed up our snowboards and sleds and trekked to the Roan Highlands in search of adventure. Here’s a slide show of some of our photos from the day.
The Beat: Snowpocalypse strikes again
Unusually cold and snowy weather dominated headlines last week. In the wake of the frozen onslaught, famed WNC forecaster Ray Russell issued a “death notice” on his long-range prediction for a mild winter.
Powder day: Scenes from Wolf Ridge
Local ski areas are reporting great conditions and it looks like more snow is on the way, with Ray’s Weather Center predicting another 6 to12 inches for the highest peaks over the next couple of days. On January, 10, we went up to Wolf Ridge Ski Resort in Madison County and encountered powder that’s more typical of the Rockies than the Southern Appalachians. Here’s a short video of what we found.
Snowy Monday
Snowy scenes in Asheville on Monday, January 10.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Snow brings great sledding conditions to Asheville parks
The snowy weather is creating excellent sledding conditions on area hills. Here’s a few photos of Xpress staffers Jake Frankel and Dane Smith as they engaged in an epic long jump competition at West Asheville Park.
The Beat: Shuler steps up; Nesbitt steps down
A look at what’s been making headlines: Rep. Heath Shuler concluded his bid for speaker of the House last week, and controversial Buncombe GOP Chair Chad Nesbitt bowed out of a second term. Also, snowy weather continued to blanket WNC.
Snowy Scenes
Photographs of snowy scenes around Asheville. Photo by Jonathan Welch
Winter wonderland: Snow’s not done yet
Western North Carolinians are waking up to varying amounts of snow this Saturday, Jan. 8 — from a few inches to a foot at higher elevations. And forecasters are calling for more.
photo by Margaret Williams
Experience an epic sled ride without going outside
It’s pretty chilly out there. We went sledding so you don’t have to … for maximum effect, fill the bath with cold water, set up a fan in front of you and press play. Brrr! Whee! 
Will Asheville get a white Christmas?
Forecasters have backed off from their predictions earlier this week of a potential big snowstorm, but it looks like Asheville will still see a dusting of snow on Christmas Day.
A change in the weather? Long-range forecasts call for dry, mild winter
Both the National Weather Service and the WNC-based Ray’s Weather Center are predicting a drier, milder winter than normal this year. But that certainly hasn’t been the case so far. This is shaping up to be one of the coldest Decembers in Asheville’s recorded history. And we’ve already doubled the average snowfall for the month, with forecasters calling for more on Christmas Eve.
Weird weather causes cancellations
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Downtown Asheville under snow: photos ***Updated 5:02 p.m. Monday***
Downtown’s landmarks and streets were transformed by the snowstorm yesterday. See photos here.
Rulin’ footage of snow canoeing
“Water does not need to be fluid to be floatable,” writes Nathan Zumwalt.
Asheville to suspend transit services at 6:30 p.m., and will close other programs because of snow
In the face of 6 to 10 inches of expected snow, the city of Asheville has announced new closings and postponements
Entertainment cancellations for this weekend
Updated for Saturday, Jan. 30: Due to snow forecasted locally (as well as storms in other parts of the country) a number of shows and events may be cancelled this weekend. Xpress will keep you up to date with the latest on closings as well as who’s still performing, serving, rocking and staying open.
Asheville prepares for snow
Following December’s big snow, Asheville has learned some lessons and may be more prepared for what this weekend might bring. Read on for schedule changes and tips for the storm.
Continuing power outages, restorations and resources
First the good news: Many WNC residents (including the animal shelter on Lees Creek Road) have had their power restored. But for others, especially those in rural areas, today marks the fourth day without electricity.
Social media through the storm
Ian Bryan of Asheville-based marketing firm Sensible City asks the question: How can we better use social media to cope with future storms. Input wanted!