Winter Solstice: A Reminder of the "Invisible Killer"
By Marge | Published 2025-12-21T16:06:57.32+00:00
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WNC -- December 21, 2025: Tonight, North Carolina marks a celestial milestone. It is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and the longest night of the year. For many of us, it’s a time to retreat indoors, light a fire, and turn up the thermostat to keep the mountain chill at bay.
But while we are busy sealing our windows and doors to trap the warmth, we might be unintentionally creating a trap for something else: Carbon Monoxide.Why the Longest Night is the RiskiestIt isn't just a coincidence that carbon monoxide (CO) incidents spike in late December. Think about how we change our behavior during the Solstice:The "Closed-Loop" Home: We weather-strip doors and seal windows, reducing the natural ventilation that usually helps disperse indoor gases.Overworked Heaters: On th