Panthers vs Rams: NFL wildcard weather trouble [Ep. 567]

Описание: This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we are tracking a warm start to 2026 that is quickly turning stormy just in time for the NFL Playoffs. James Brereton and Frank Strait break down the forecast for the Carolina Panthers vs. LA Rams Wild Card game at Bank of America Stadium. Will thunderstorms and lightning delays impact the game or fan safety in Uptown Charlotte?

Plus, we look back at a major winter milestone: the 30th Anniversary of the Great Blizzard of 1996. We review the historic snow totals, discuss what defines a blizzard, and Frank shares a personal story from that storm in Asheville.

In this episode:

NFL Playoff Forecast: Timing for rain and potential thunderstorms during Saturday's Panthers game.

Stadium Safety: Critical info on lightning protocols and shelter areas for fans at Bank of America Stadium.

Historical Weather: A deep dive into the Blizzard of 1996 and the 2018 Outer Banks snow event.

Future Outlook: Are we done with winter? Models hint at a cooling trend and potential winter storm setups for mid-January.

Helene Recovery: Scotty Powell shares a heartwarming update from Morganton, NC, regarding a Nativity statue found in the flood debris.

Too Many Tabs: Bradford Pear bounties, Artemis II launch rumors, and the SC Climate Review.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Unseasonable Warmth 1:55 - Panthers vs. Rams: Weather Impacts & Lightning Safety 6:15 - Model Analysis: Timing the Saturday Storms 12:05 - 30th Anniversary: The Blizzard of 1996 14:50 - Frank’s Story: Sledding in the '96 Storm 22:05 - 8 Years Since Outer Banks Snow (2018) 24:35 - Long Range Forecast: Winter Storm Potential? 34:10 - Fire Danger Outlook for the Carolinas 37:50 - Finding Hope: Baby Jesus Statue Recovered in Morganton 41:45 - Too Many Tabs: Bradford Pears & Artemis II

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The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.