Snow on the Outer Banks? Yep, it happens. Here are photos from past storms on NC coast
But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.
Outer Banks sees as much as 9 inches of snow, travelers flock to coast to see rare sight
North Carolina's coast was the "winner" for this winter storm, with parts of the Outer Banks getting 9 inches of snow.
Heavy snow falling, blizzard and 8 inches forecast at Outer Banks; 5 inches in Wilmington, forecasters warn
A snowstorm is underway Tuesday night at the North Carolina Outer Banks with even Wilmington to see 5 inches of snow, officials said.
Mountain crews assist Outer Banks with rare snowfall, bringing experience and equipment
The DOT in the WNC region sent 15 employees and 10 tandem-axle dump trucks equipped with plows and salt spreaders to Dare County.
3-6 inches of snow predicted for Hampton Roads and Outer Banks; storm warning issued
Bitter cold is to be expected for the rest of the week, as well. Daily highs will be in the 20s through Wednesday, with early morning lows in the single digits to mid-teens.
Snow totals for northeast North Carolina and the OBX
Here’s a look at some of the snow reports from the region, as reported by the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Snow starts falling in Outer Banks ahead of winter storm
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A significant change in the weather is in the forecast for Southern California, including the likelihood of rain. An area of low pressure will drop into the region on Saturday, bringing a tenth to a half inch of rain to most areas through Sunday, according to meteorologists. “Local amounts up to […]
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8.3 inches of snow reported on Ocracoke Island, 8 inches reported on Hatteras Island, per the NWS
Click here for the Wednesday afternoon update on road and weather conditions from the National Weather Service. Roughly 8 ...
How much snow did we get? Totals for Raleigh, OBX & across NC as freezing cold temps continue
The mercurial low-pressure system delivered a near-perfect Southern storm: no ice, just picturesque fluffy flakes.
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Dare County EMS ready for emergencies even in the snow
Despite the uncommon weather, organizations like Dare County EMS are took precautions to ensure they can respond effectively to emergencies.
‘I’m chasing the snow’: Visitors and locals prepare for possible snowfall across the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks could possibly get some snow Tuesday night, and locals and visitors alike are preparing for it. One to two ...
How often does the Outer Banks get snow?
With temperatures cold enough to support an all-snow event, even coastal areas, including the Outer Banks, are expected to see significant snowfall on Tuesday.
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Crews make major progress on roads after OBX snowstorm, ferry route reopens to Ocracoke
The only way to get to Ocracoke is by ferry or airplane. When the snowstorm hit, ferry routes were suspended to the island.
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Black ice will make roads treacherous through Saturday; Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the OBX
Most area roadways will remain treacherous through at least Saturday morning, according to a Thursday morning update from the ...
Blog: Snow on the ground. Now some super cold air
This morning the area woke up to a Winter Wonderland. Even residents along the Outer Banks had a very snowy scene! Snow Along ...