Winter Weather — Eastern Polk, North Carolina

2009-12-30 to 2009-12-31 · Eastern Polk, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

A light mix of sleet and snow developed over the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina during the evening, and continued for much of the overnight. Accumulations ranged from trace amounts over the lower elevations of the foothills, to localized 2-3 inch amounts over the mountains. A few slick spots developed on mountain roads, resulting in quite a few accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 207361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.