A strong winter storm moved from the southeast U.S. into New England. This resulted in widespread heavy snow in the North Carolina mountains. In the foothills and Piedmont, up to 6 inches of snow fell, but freezing rain accumulations (up to 0.25 of an inch) were more significant.  In the wake of the storm, strong winds were observed across the region. Coupled with the icy conditions, this led to numerous traffic accidents and power outages.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 11:25:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 4 to 5 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Sparta area where 5 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm.

Winter Storm in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 11:05:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts between 4 to 7 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Fleetwood area where 7 inches was measured. Small amounts of sleet and freezing rain were also observed with this storm.

Winter Storm in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 18:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 1 to 2 inches were observed across several locations in the county. Ice accumulations between one-tenth and a quarter of an inch were also reported, with the greatest icing in the Yanceyville area.

Winter Storm in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 3 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Sandy Ridge area where 3 inches was measured. Reports of one to two tenths an inch of ice were also reported throughout the county.

Winter Storm in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall amounts between 3 to 5 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Boone area where 5 inches was measured.

Strong Wind in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Strong post frontal winds knocked down trees and tree limbs with ice accumulation between 0.1 to 0.4 inches. Several ice covered power lines came down in the wind causing over 200 to lose power in the county.

Winter Storm in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 12:30:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 4 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Elkin area where 4 inches was measured. Amounts at or near a tenth of inch of ice were also reported with this storm. Strong winds behind the front caused many ice covered power lines to fall. Over 300 were without power. The county's Emergency Services Director also reported that there were 30-40 vehicle accidents.

Winter Storm in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 11:25:00 to 16-FEB-16 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 3 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the North Wilkesboro area where 3 inches was measured. Freezing rain reports also ranged from a one to three tenths of an inch. Strong winds behind the event caused several  ice covered power lines to be knocked down. Duke Energy reported at 10:30 AM on Tuesday that 4,500 customers were without power in the county.

Winter Storm in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 11:45:00 to 16-FEB-16 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snowfall amounts between 2 to 3 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Yadkinville area where 3 inches was measured. Up to a tenth of an inch of freezing rain was reported with this storm. Strong winds behind the front caused several ice covered power lines to fall. At 10:30 AM on Tuesday, Duke Energy reported that 1,900 outages in the county.

Strong Wind in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-FEB-16 00:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Post frontal winds knocked down ice covered trees and powerlines throughout the county. Duke Energy reported at 10:30 AM on Tuesday morning that 7400 customers without power.

High Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-FEB-16 07:55:00 to 13-FEB-16 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Boone AWOS measured peak wind gust of 54 knots.

High Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-FEB-16 01:55:00 to 13-FEB-16 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Ashe County Airport sensor measured a wind gust of 59 knots.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 16-FEB-16 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts between 1 to 3 inches were observed across several locations in the county. The highest accumulation was in the Eden area where 3 inches was measured. Ice accumulation amounts at or near a tenth of an inch were also reported throughout the county. The highway patrol reported that they responded to seven vehicle accidents due to slick conditions.