An area of low pressure spread light snow into the mountains and foothills of North Carolina by around midnight on the 22nd. The snow continued through the early morning hours, gradually increasing in intensity. By mid-morning, amounts ranged from 2-4 inches across the foothills to 3-5 inches across the mountains, with locally higher amounts, especially in the high elevations near the Blue Ridge. Road conditions deteriorated quickly around sunrise, resulting in many traffic accidents. Moderate to heavy snow continued into the afternoon, gradually tapering off during the evening. The snow briefly changed to sleet before ending across the foothills. By the time the snow tapered off, accumulations ranged from 4-8 inches across the low elevations of the foothills, to 8-14 inches across the mountains. Locally higher amounts occurred, especially on the high peaks near the Blue Ridge, where several feet were reported.

Heavy Snow in AVERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in MADISON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in YANCEY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in MITCHELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in GREATER BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MCDOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in RUTHERFORD MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in EASTERN POLK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in GREATER RUTHERFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in POLK MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in CALDWELL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in BURKE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in GREATER CALDWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy Snow in HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS