Winter Storm — Yadkin, North Carolina

2022-01-16 · Yadkin, North Carolina

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1002973. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.