An area of low pressure moved from the Mississippi coast to off the Carolina coast. At the same time another low moved through the Ohio Valley, putting northwest North Carolina in the middle of the two. An area of mixed precipitation moved across the area with light to moderate accumulations. The coastal low deepened on Wednesday bringing gusty winds and significant upslope snow showers to the higher elevations.

High Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low brought down trees across the county, and caused scattered power outages.

High Wind in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low brought down numerous trees and power lines across the county. It was approximated that around 25 trees came down due to the winds.

High Wind in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low brought down numerous trees across the county.

Winter Storm in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A light mixed bag of precipitation moved across the county on the 9th producing light accumulations. On the back side of the storm strong northwest winds produced significant upslope snow. Wind gusts as high as 66 mph were recorded in Jefferson the evening of the 10th. Whiteout conditions were common with falling and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches in the lower elevations, to up to 16 inches on the western slopes. Most of the snow fell during the 10th into early on the 11th.

Blizzard in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 07:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions developed during the 10th in the higher elevations. Gusts to near 70 mph were reported with near zero visibility at times. Temperatures were in the teens creating low wind chills as well. Dangerous driving conditions resulted, with considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

High Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low brought down about 75 trees across the county, and caused scattered power outages.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 06:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low produced a wind gust to 63 mph at Roaring Gap. Large limbs blocking a road was also reported in Ennice.

High Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 03:02:00 to 11-FEB-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low produced a wind gusts to 58 and 67 MPH at Boone. A tree was also down on US 221 and on Georges Gap Road.

Blizzard in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard conditions developed during the 10th in the higher elevations. Gusts to near 70 mph were reported with near zero visibility at times. Temperatures were in the teens creating low wind chills as well. Dangerous driving conditions resulted, with considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

High Wind in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 17:30:00 to 11-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low picked up and threw an aluminum garage into the street. A roof was also blown off a mobile home, and numerous trees and power lines were down across the county. There were also transformer explosions and electrical fires reported. A mobile home received heavy damage when a large tree fell on it, however all occupants escaped injury. In all, as many as 200 reports of downed trees were reported. Five fairly significant incidences of damage to structures, as well as many instances of trees falling on vehicles were reported.

High Wind in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low brought down trees and power lines across the county.

Winter Storm in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-FEB-10 16:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A light mixed bag of precipitation moved across the county on the 9th producing light accumulations. On the back side of the storm strong northwest winds produced significant upslope snow. Wind gusts as high as 67 mph were recorded in Boone the evening of the 10th. Whiteout conditions were common with falling and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations were generally 8 to 12 inches, with most of it falling the 10th into early on the 11th.

High Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 07:00:00 to 11-FEB-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong northwest winds on the backside of a deepening coastal low produced a wind gust to 58 and 66 MPH at Jefferson.