Winter’s Deep Freeze: Protecting Your WNC Home as Temperatures Plunge

WNC -- January 16, 2026: With temperatures in Western North Carolina currently plummeting into the teens—and some higher elevations seeing single digits—homeowners are facing a critical window for property protection. When the mercury drops this low and fails to rise above freezing during the day, the risk of frozen and burst pipes becomes an immediate threat.In our mountain communities, where wind chills can make "teens" feel like sub-zero, standard insulation often isn't enough. Here is your e