A large area of arctic high pressure slowly settled in over western North Carolina in the wake of a cold front that pushed through the area on 12/30, resulting in an extended period of unusually cold weather across the region. By the morning of the 1st, wind chill values of 0 to -15 were common in the mountain valleys and northern foothills, while high elevation wind chills as low as -40 were reported. These trends repeated during most  nights and early morning hours through the 7th, when low temperatures were typically in the lower teens and single digits. Meanwhile, daytime temperatures remained at or below freezing in most areas through the week, with the few areas that did reach the melting level only staying there for a couple of hours during the afternoon.

Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Cold/Wind Chill in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Cold/Wind Chill in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Cold/Wind Chill in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in GREATER CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Cold/Wind Chill in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Cold/Wind Chill in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Cold/Wind Chill in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Cold/Wind Chill in ALEXANDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Cold/Wind Chill in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS