Cold/Wind Chill in Swain, North Carolina

Cold/Wind Chill January 26, 2026 – January 27, 2026 · Swain, North Carolina

The wider storm

An arctic air mass overspread the southern Appalachians in the wake of a strong cold front throughout the 26th and 27th. Widespread air temperatures in the single digits combined with gusty northwest winds to produce wind chill values of 5 to 10 below in the valleys. Temperatures near or below zero combined with generally stronger winds to yield wind chills of 15 to 25 below above 4000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1313869. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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