More warm winter days mean fewer opportunities for winter recreation and can have knock-on effects on water supply the following warm season, Axios' Andrew Freedman reports. Data: Climate Central; Chart: Axios Visuals
Winter temperatures in Charlotte are rising and climate change is driving the trend, according to a new report from Climate Central, a climate science organization.
Why it matters: If you're a transplant, there's a good chance you moved here for warmer winters. But more warm winter days can have knock-on effects on water supply the following warm season, Axios' Andrew Freedman reports.
By the numbers: 81% of the winter season in 2023 was above-freezing minimum temperatures. In a model without global warming, this number would drop to 74%, according to Climate Central.
Yes, but: This week's temperatures are the opposite of warm. There's a wintry mix in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, according to WBTV meteorologists.
