Winter Storm in Ashe, North Carolina

Snowfall totals ranged from around two to five inches across the county with the higher elevations receiving the most. Reports from near Ashland, Creston, and Flatwood each indicated at least 4.5 inches of snow. Key Impacts: transportation delays.

A potent upper level low trailing behind a strong cold front brought the first notable surge of cold air for the winter season. The gusty northwest wind brought upslope snow showers for the western North Carolina mountains to produce the first considerable accumulations for the higher elevations of Ashe and Watauga counties.