Persistent northeasterly flow prior to the event ensured that there was substantial cold air throughout the atmosphere. A low pressure system tracked through the southern United States and moved north over northwest NC overnight on January 16th through the 17th, spreading snowfall from south to north. As this system was making its way north, the northeasterly flow was displaced, and a layer of warm air was allowed to filter in over the low levels, turning snow over to sleet and freezing rain.  Shortly after the system passed, high winds compounded issues created by freshly accumulated snow and ice.

High Wind in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 17-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The AWOS station KTNB in Boone measured a wind gust of 68 MPH. Mesonet station EW3885 in Blowing Rock also recorded a wind gust of 75 MPH.

High Wind in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-JAN-22 03:10:00 to 17-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather station near Baldwin measured a wind gust of 71 MPH at 10:20 AM EST. In addition, the AWOS site at Jefferson (GEV) measured a 66 MPH wind gust at 03:15 AM EST and a 58 MPH wind gust at 10:35 AM EST.

Winter Storm in ASHE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 03:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall reports from trained spotters, cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 3.5 to 11 inches across the county, with highest reports coming from Ashland, Flatwood, and Deep Gap. Key Impacts: Impassable roads, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in WATAUGA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 03:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 3.5 to 6.6 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Seven Devils, Valle Crucis, and Todd. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:45:00 to 16-JAN-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snowfall reports from trained spotters, the Department of Highways, and the public ranged from 4 to 8 inches of mixed snow and sleet across the county, with highest reports coming from Laurel Springs and Hollins. Key Impacts: Impassable roads, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in WILKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:45:00 to 16-JAN-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from cooperative observers and the public ranged from 2 to 7.4 inches of snow across the county, with up to an inch of sleet in areas. Highest reports came from Maple Springs. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in YADKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:45:00 to 16-JAN-22 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, Cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 2.5 to 5.6 inches of snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Brooks Crossroads and Boonville. A glaze of ice from freezing rain was also reported in areas. Key Impacts: Icy roads, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in SURRY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 05:25:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 2 to 6 inches of mixed sleet and snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Thurmond. Approximately 2,000 households lost power in the county due to issues with ice. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays, power outages.

Winter Storm in ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 05:25:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports from trained spotters, fire department, and the public ranged from 1 to 4 inches of mixed sleet and snow across the county, with highest reports coming from near Mayodan. A glaze of ice from freezing rain was also reported in areas. Key Impacts: Icy roads, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in CASWELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 05:25:00 to 16-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Reports from trained spotters, Cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 0.5 to 2.2 inches of mixed sleet and snow across the county, with highest reports coming from Topnot. A glaze of ice from freezing rain was also reported in areas. Key Impacts: Icy roads, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

Winter Storm in STOKES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 05:30:00 to 16-JAN-22 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Snowfall reports from trained spotters, the 911 Call Center, and the public ranged from 1.3 to 7 inches across the county, with highest reports coming from Lawsonville. Reports of sleet from 0.5 to 2 inches were also received. Key Impacts: Impassable roads, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

High Wind in ALLEGHANY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 17-JAN-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two to three trees were blown down by high winds near the intersection of Glade Valley Road and Higgins Road near Barrett. Also, a large pine tree was blown down near the intersection of Scenic Valley Road and Old Mill Road near Glade Valley.