A strong upper level disturbance and a developing storm system spread rain across central NC during the early evening of January 27th. Initially the precipitation fell as rain with surface temperatures in the mid 40s to lower 50s. As the precipitation persisted and intensified, colder air aloft made it to the surface resulting in a changeover to snow after midnight before the precipitation ended by daybreak. A  total of 2 to 5 inches of snow was observed near the Virginia border, with 2 to 3 inches of snow observed in the Triangle and Triad areas, and only a trace or no snow across the south.

Winter Weather in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 03:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from a Trace across southern portions of the county to around 1 inch across northern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 03:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from a Trace across southern portions of the county to around 1 inch across northern portions of the county.

Winter Weather in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from half an inch to one inch across the county.

Winter Weather in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from half an inch to one inch across the county.

Winter Storm in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 4 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 4 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 01:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 4 inches across the county.

Winter Weather in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county, with locally higher amounts.

Winter Weather in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county, with locally higher amounts.

Winter Weather in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county, with locally higher amounts.

Winter Weather in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county, with locally higher amounts.

Winter Weather in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county, with locally higher amounts.

Winter Weather in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 03:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county.

Winter Weather in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-JAN-21 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the county, with locally higher amounts.