Winter Storm — Inland New Hanover, North Carolina

2026-01-31 · Inland New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 10 inches across the zone. Official snow total at the NWS Wilmington airport was 5.8 inches. MLK Parkway, Isabel Holmes Bridge, and Cape Fear Memorial Bridge were all closed during the snowfall. County and city offices and facilities were closed the following day, with schools moving to remote learning. 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 1303065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.