A strong coastal low pressure sytem tracking from the Gulf of Mexico northeast along the Carolina coast collided with cold air resulting in a a major winter storm. The heavierst snow fell across the northwest piedmont, foothills and mountains of North Carolina where up to seven inches of snow in the Triad with over two feet of snow in portions the mountains. Numerous motorists were stranded on highways and interstates west and north of Wintson Salem. Hundreds of automobile accidents were reported in the northwest piedmont.

Winter Storm in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across Durham county. In the city of Durham an inch of snow accumulated on roads before snow changed over the rain. Further north over the northern portions of the county snow fell for a longer period of time resulting in around 3 inches of snow. Law enforecement responded to a number of accidents the evening of the snowfall.

Winter Storm in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 3 to 7 inches of snow fell across Guilford county and Greensboro and High point. Many primary roads including Highway 220,  Highway 311 and western portions Interstate 40 became impassible during the evening. Law enforecement responded to hundreds of automobile accidents.

Winter Weather in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between one to two inches of snow fell across the county. Around one inch of snow fell along the Interstate 95 corridor while around 2 inches fell over western sections of the county inlcuding Lake Gaston.

Winter Storm in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across Forsyth county and Winston-Salem. Many primary roads including Highway 52, Highway 421 and portions Interstate 40 became impassible during the evening. Law enforecement responded to hundreds of automobile accidents.

Winter Storm in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across Granville county accumulating on all major highways and Interstates.

Winter Weather in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between a trace to one inch of snow fell across Wake County. Light snow accumulations on area roads occurred the evening of December 18th. The snow changed over to rain by the morning of December 19th. Forty three automobile accidents were reported across the county and schools were clsoed early on December 18th.

Winter Weather in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between one to two inches of snow fell across Warren County. Light snow accumulations on area roads occurred through the morning of December 19th.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 1 to 4 inches of snow fell across Orange county accumulating on all major highways from Hillsborough north. Locations around Chapel Hill received around an inch of snow while Hillsborough received 3 inches and locations north of Hillsborough received up to 4 inches.

Winter Storm in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 6 to 7 inches of snow fell across Person county accumulating on all major highways making travel impossible.

Winter Weather in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A trace to up to one inch of snow mixed with rain fell across the area. Snow struck to area roads for a brief period the evening of December 18th.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between one to two inches of snow fell across the county. Several automobile accidents were reported the evening of December 18th.  Precipitation changed over to rain by the morning of December 19th. Northern sections of Franklin county experienced around 2 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the area making travel dangerous to impossible for a period of time. Law enforecement responded to hundreds of automobile accidents.

Winter Storm in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 3 to 6 inches of snow fell from Lexginton north making travel dangerous to impossible for a period of time. Law enforecement responded to 212 automobile accidents 62 of which involved some injuries.

Winter Storm in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 18-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 19-DEC-09 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across Vance county accumulating on all major highways making travel impossible.