A complex low pressure system brought with it deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico as it moved across the central Appalachians, overriding a shallow layer of sub-freezing temperatures within high pressure established across the lower mid-Atlantic. This resulted in widespread freezing rain across the large portions of the Piedmont of North Carolina, as well as a mixture of freezing rain, sleet and some snow further west across the mountains. Freezing rain accumulations across portions of the North Carolina Piedmont were the highest experienced in several years, ranging from widespread 0.25 to 0.5 inch accretions, with locally higher accretions of one inch in thickness.  The icing from this freezing rain weighed down trees and tree limbs, as well as power lines and power poles, causing a great many of them to snap.  For some counties, there were reports that nearly 90 percent of the residents lost power, with some remaining without power for over a week.  Numerous automobile wrecks were noted due to ice causing slick roadway surfaces.  Some injuries were noted, but no known fatalities occurred due to this storm.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-21 23:30:00 to 13-FEB-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn-trained weather spotter and members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain ranging from 0.25 to as high as one inch in thickness widespread across Rockingham County, including around the communities of Reidsville, Wentworth, Monroeton and Eden. The icing resulted in around 16,793 power outages, with reports of at least 44 utility poles snapped and 7 miles-worth of powerlines damaged or downed under the weight of the icing.  Multiple automobile accidents were reported.  Thousands of trees and tree limbs were also brought down by the weight of the icing. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous to impossible travel conditions; automobile accidents; widespread tree damage.

Winter Storm in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 12-FEB-21 23:45:00 to 13-FEB-21 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn-trained weather spotters, a Cooperative Weather Observer, and members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain, ranging from 0.25 to 0.40 inches in thickness, widespread across Caswell County. This included heavy icing around the communities of Camp Springs, Prospect Hill, Gatewood and Yanceyville. The icing resulted in over 2,800 power outages as power lines and utility poles were snapped by the ice.  Multiple automobile accidents were reported, and thousands of trees and tree limbs were also brought down by the weight of the icing. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous to impossible travel conditions; automobile accidents; widespread tree damage.

Winter Storm in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-21 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn-trained weather spotters and members of the general public observed ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of Stokes County, including around the communities of King, Lawsonville, Francisco and Capella. The icing resulted in over 421 power outages as a result of power lines snapping under the weight of the ice.  Numerous trees and tree limbs were also brought down by the weight of the icing as well. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous to impossible travel conditions; automobile accidents; widespread tree damage.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 13-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 13-FEB-21 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Skywarn-trained weather spotters and members of the general public observed ice accumulations ranging from 0.25 to 0.5 inches in thickness across portions of Alleghany County, including around the communities of Sparta, Roaring Gap and Barrett. Modest sleet accumulations of up to 0.1 inches were also observed in spots across the county.  Numerous trees and tree limbs were also brought down by the weight of the icing. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous to impossible travel conditions; automobile accidents; widespread tree damage.