A powerful winter storm struck North Carolina bringing a prolonged period of heave snow lasting from late Christmas morning through much of December 26th. Eight to fifteen inches of snow blanketed the region and prolonged cold temperatures allows road condition to remain dangerous in some areas for many days. Due to the holiday fewer than normal accidents and injuries were reported.

Winter Storm in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to ten inches of snow fell countywide. The heavies snow amounts were reported from Lillington east to Erwin and Dunn including Interstate 95. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to thirteen inches of snow fell countywide including in the city of Wilson. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of snow fell countywide including Warrenton. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to thirteen inches of snow fell countywide. The heaviest amounts of  ten to thirteen inches fell along and east of Interstate 95 including Halifax and Scotland Neck. The heavy snow collapsed an aviary which housed many exotic birds killing 15 rare birds.  Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to eleven inches of snow fell countywide with the highest amounts falling from Raleigh east to Wendell, Zebulon and Garner. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to eight inches of snow fell countywide including Roxboro. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight to ten inches of snow fell countywide including Louisburg and Franklinton. Up to twelve inches of snow was recorded near Bunn. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of snow fell countywide including Oxford and Creedmoor. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 15:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to thirteen inches of snow fell countywide including Nashville. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of snow fell countywide with the heaviest amounts recorded from Carthage to Southern Pines and Aberdeen where six inches on snow was reported.  Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of snow fell countywide with the heaviest amounts recorded from Pittsboro east. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of snow fell countywide including Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to seven inches of snow fell countywide with the highest amount around the city of Durham east to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 15:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of snow fell countywide including in Rockingham. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 15:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of snow fell countywide including in Laurinburg. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to nine inches of snow fell countywide including in Raeford. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of snow fell countywide including in Greensboro and High Point.   Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to nine inches of snow fell countywide including in Fayetteville. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of snow fell countywide including in Troy. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of snow fell countywide with the highest amount along and east of Highway 62. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of snow fell countywide including in Winston-Salem. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to eight inches of snow fell countywide including in Lexington. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five inches of snow fell countywide including in Albemarle. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 13:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five inches of snow fell countywide including in Wadesboro. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 22:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to eleven inches of snow fell countywide including Goldsboro. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 17:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to thirteen inches of snow fell countywide including Rocky Mount and Tarboro. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 12:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to eight inches of snow fell countywide including in Asheboro. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of snow fell countywide including Henderson. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to ten inches of snow fell countywide. The heaviest snow amounts were reported from Clinton north to Newton Grove. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow, however, other than a few minor accidents no other problems were reported due to the holiday.

Winter Storm in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 19:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nine to twelve inches of snow fell countywide including Smithfield, Clayton, Kenly and Benson. A six year old boy was killed when his mother lost control of her pickup truck and overturned on Highway 70.

Winter Storm in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 25-DEC-10 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of snow fell countywide with the heaviest amounts recorded along and east of Highway 1 including Sanford. Many roads were impassible due to the heavy snow. A seven year old boy was killed while playing in the road as a car slid on the snow and ice striking the child south of Sanford.