Moderate to heavy snow associated with a Gulf Coast storm system spread from south to north across the mountains of western North Carolina during the nighttime hours. Heavy snow accumulations of up to 4 inches were reported over the southern mountains by as early as 4 am. Heavy snow accumulations were not reported over the northern mountains until mid-morning. The snow became lighter around sunrise, but continued to accumulate through the morning. By early afternoon, snowfall totals ranged from 7 to 10 inches over the southern and central mountains and 3 to 6 inches over the northern mountains. During early afternoon, precipitation changed to light freezing rain and continued into the evening hours. This added as much as a tenth of an inch of ice to the heavy snowfall totals. Persistent cold temperatures ensured that many roads remained snow-packed or ice covered for several days. Some schools and businesses remained closed for as much as 5 days.

Heavy Snow in HAYWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in TRANSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in POLK MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Winter Weather in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in SWAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in GRAHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Winter Weather in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in MACON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN JACKSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy Snow in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-JAN-11 04:00:00 to 10-JAN-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official