Short-term: Widespread frost is occurring this morning across the NC mountains and foothills, with freezing temperatures in parts of Avery County and some high elevations. Conditions remain mostly clear as high pressure moves across, allowing temperatures to warm through Tuesday, though very patchy frost could still form in sheltered mountain valleys tonight into Monday morning. ❄️ Long-term: A developing weather system will bring a cold front through the region Wednesday into Thursday, increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms. Guidance shows higher rainfall totals, with some areas likely seeing over an inch. While the severe threat remains low, it is trending upward, with potential for heavy rain and damaging winds. 🌧️⛈️