A significant winter storm pushed from southwest to northeast, spreading periods of moderate to heavy snowfall across portions of Northwest North Carolina January 22nd through the 23rd. Snowfall continued through the day Friday and into Saturday before coming to an end after sunset. Accumulations from 4 - 8 inches of snow were commonplace, with portions of the higher elevations recieving over a foot of snowfall. Sleet mixed in at times, especially in the northern Piedmont Counties of North Carolina.

Winter Storm in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 01:15:00 to 23-JAN-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 8 and 14 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Blowing Rock area, where 14 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 8 and 14 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Lansing area, where 13.5 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 01:15:00 to 23-JAN-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 12 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Purlear area, where 11.5 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 01:45:00 to 23-JAN-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 9 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Glade Valley and Sparta areas, where 8.4 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 02:30:00 to 23-JAN-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 6 and 9 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Mount Airy and Westfield areas, where 8.8 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 01:30:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 4 and 7 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Shacktown area, where 7.0 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 03:30:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 3 and 6 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Danbury area, where 6.0 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 3 and 6 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Eden area, where 5.2 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.

Winter Storm in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 4 and 6 inches were observed across several locations throughout the county. The highest accumulation report was recieved out of the Yanceyville area, where 6.0 inches was measured. A brief period of sleet was also reported during this storm.