A strong low pressure system moved from the Gulf Coast to off the North Carolina coast. A secondary low moved west of North Carolina over Kentucky, bringing a nose of warm air in aloft. This led to a mixture of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain across northwest North Carolina, with many areas seeing significant snow or ice accumulations.

Winter Storm in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet, rain and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of around 4 inches were common.
The snow, combined with the freezing rain and rain on top brought down numerous trees and power lines across the county. At one point up to 17000 residents were without power. It is estimated that at least 100s of trees were down, with the county EMS director stating it was the most widespread damage he had seen.

Winter Storm in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches were common, with up to a tenth of an inch of ice as well.
Only minor tree and power line damage was reported.

Winter Storm in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 10 inches were common. Ice accumulation of up to 0.35 inches was reported in Glendale Springs, with slightly lower amounts around 0.15 inches common across most of the county.
Only minor tree and power line damage was reported.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 8 inches were common. Ice accumulation of up to 0.20 inches was reported in the Ennice area.
The snow and freezing rain combined to bring down numerous trees and power lines across the county. Some structures were also damaged by the falling trees.

Winter Storm in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 9 inches were common.
The Brushy Mountain area was hit hard by freezing rain with accumulations up to one inch reported. This caused numerous trees and power lines to fall blocking several roads and knocking out power to thousands. Significant tree damage was reported, with one tree breaking through the roof of a house. At one point almost 4000 customers were without power.

Winter Storm in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet, rain and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches were common.
The snow, combined with the freezing rain and rain on top brought down numerous trees and power lines across the county. Around 300 calls of downed trees were called in, and some car ports and vehicles were damaged. Over 200 car and tractor trailer accidents were also reported, with portions of highways 52 and 77 closed at times. At one point around 4000 people were without power.
There was one indirect death from the event, when a 74 year old man had a heart attack while shoveling snow.

Winter Storm in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet, rain and freezing rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 5 inches were common.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-10 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow broke out across the county late Thursday evening and continued through the day Friday. It mixed with sleet and rain during the day Friday when warmer air moved in aloft. The precipitation ended as snow showers Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of around 4 to 5 inches were common.
The snow and freezing rain combined to bring down numerous trees and power lines across the county, with as many as 20000 people without power at one time. The damage included a pole and transformer being pulled down by the wait of the snow and ice.