With average gusts reaching 27.8 mph, Asheville is experiencing its windiest month of the year. This seasonal weather pattern is typical for the region and much of the eastern United States, as cold winter air collides with warmer air pushing north from the Gulf. This increased windiness stems from the seasonal transition to spring. As cold air fronts push south and warmer air masses move north from the Gulf, an active jet stream helps develop stronger storm systems. The interaction of these wea