Asheville's Rainfall Shortfall Fuels Wildfire Fears
By Chris Palmer | Published 2026-03-27T13:01:30.861Z
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Asheville is entering spring with a rainfall deficit of 10.67 inches, raising concerns about potential wildfires, WLOS reports. The last time Asheville saw above-average rainfall was August 2025....
Asheville is entering spring with a rainfall deficit of 10.67 inches, raising concerns about potential wildfires, WLOS reports.
The last time Asheville saw above-average rainfall was August 2025. Since the following month, rainfall has been consistently below normal, contributing to the region's dry conditions.
Lingering Dry Spell
So far in March, the Asheville Regional Airport has recorded only 1.67 inches of rain, which is 1.25 inches below average, according to WLOS. The consistent lack of ra
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