Winter Storm in Alleghany, North Carolina

Winter Storm February 12, 2023 – February 13, 2023 · Alleghany, North Carolina

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mixed precipitation changed over from freezing rain to snow throughout the event. Trace amounts to an eight of an inch of ice, as well as 2 to 3 inches of snow were reported throughout Alleghany County. Key Impacts: Icy roads, delayed travel.

The wider storm

An area of low pressure formed along a frontal system in the Gulf of Mexico and moved quickly up the east coast. Mild temperatures initially over the area cooled enough to transition rain to a wintry mix and snow over the mountains and foothills of NC. Ice, sleet, and snow along with strong winds caused scattered power outages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1080440. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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