Winter Storm — Columbus, North Carolina

2026-01-31 · Columbus, North Carolina

Event narrative

Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 7 to 10 inches across the county, with an isolated area of 10 to 16 inches of snow near the state line. Impacts from the storm were limited.

Wider weather episode

A coastal low offshore and upper trough combined with deep arctic air led to significant snowfall across the Carolinas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1303052. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.