Winter Storm — Eastern Hyde, North Carolina

2014-01-28 to 2014-01-29 · Eastern Hyde, North Carolina

Event narrative

Sleet and freezing rain began during the afternoon of January 28th and continued through the late morning of January 29th. Ice from the freezing rain accumulated .25 to .50 inch. Power outages were reported for many residents as power lines were downed from the ice and gusty winds.

Wider weather episode

Weak low pressure developed to the south of eastern North Carolina on January 28th then lifted northeast offshore of the coast on January 29th. Widespread light wintry precipitation developed during the morning of January 28th, becoming heavier and more widespread through the afternoon as it spread north and east. The wintry weather lasted through the night of January 28th before finally ending during the morning of January 29th. Mainly snow was reported over the northern sections with 4 to 7 inches of accumulations. Over the southern tier the precipitation fell as a mix of sleet and freezing rain, with a little snow at the end. Sleet accumulated up to 2 inches in spots with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of freezing rain, heaviest over the southern Outer Banks. Roads became snow and ice covered during the event and persisted for a couple days. Many schools were closed for four days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 488736. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.