ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Much of western North Carolina begins 2026 in a moderate drought.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released on New Year’s Eve, shows about 90% of the mountains and the Upstate are in a moderate drought, up from 78.6% last week.
Rainfall has been three inches below normal since December 1, 2025, at the Asheville Regional Airport…