Searching for the Elusive White Squirrel
By Dani Halliday
THE HIGHWAY 64 PROJECT
Background
Established in 1976, the North Carolina State Climate office has been dedicated to providing climate-related services that support state, local, and federal agencies, businesses, and the citizens of North Carolina. For nearly five decades, this office has worked to deliver trusted expertise and resources that help communities understand and respond to the challenges of climate and weather in North Carolina.
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The North Carolina State Climate Office is located in the Research III Building on the North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus.
Recent
Blogs
This office’s website contains a climate blog section highlighting some of the key events that have impacted the state over the last few years.
Data Collection and Tools
Access a wide range of public climate data and tools:
Cardinal Data Retrieval System: Request historical weather observations by event or time period.
Station Scout: Explore individual weather stations, recent data, and climatological thresholds (like average last spring freeze).
Climate Trends Plotter: View long‑term trends from stable stations with minimal local change.
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) program was established on June 17, 1998, and has over 27,500 active observers. CoCoRaHS is a non-profit, community-based network of volunteers using low-cost measurement tools, with a goal to provide the highest quality data for natural resources, education, and research applications around the United States.
