Wildfire threats return, dry and blustery in North Carolina [Video]

The WXII12 News First Warning Weather Team wants you to know about dry and windy weather conditions that will increase the risk of fires along the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Foothills from North Wilkesboro to Mount Airy and toward the Piedmont Triad. Despite an approaching cold front bringing a slight chance for light snowfall to the western slopes of the Appalachian Mountains, there will not be enough moisture in the Foothills or Piedmont Triad to compensate for the dry air.The authorities from the North Carolina Forest Service in collaboration with the North Carolina State Climate Office have set the fire danger forecast to a level three of five, High Fire Danger, for the Foothills and Piedmont Triad on Sunday. Areas near the Blue Ridge Parkway have a Moderate Fire Danger level. The risk increases for the Foothills on Monday to a level four, Very High Fire Danger.2024 WILDFIRE TOTALS …