Heavy Snow in Avery, North Carolina

Snow showers developed across Avery County during the evening of the 18th. Snow showers continued off and on through the 19th before tapering off during the early morning hours of the 20th. While snow was initially limited to the higher elevations, snow levels fell in the wake of a cold front, with snow showers eventually impacting the valleys. By the time the snow tapered off, total accumulations of 4 to 8 inches were reported above 3500 feet. Some higher peaks and ridge tops above 5000 feet received more than a foot.