Winter has officially arrived in North Carolina!
Last night, several areas around the mountains, including parts of Boone and Ashville, witnessed their first measurable snowfall of the season.
❄️Our 1st measurable snowfall of the season will impact isolated areas of the NC mtns tonight. Early Nov. is about average for Mt. Mitchell. Accums of a trace to 2" will be confined to elevations >3500 feet. Expect precip to taper off from west to east Thursday morning. #NCwx ❄️ pic.twitter.com/WnWXuzTws3
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) November 3, 2021
This shot was taken last night at midnight on the peak of Mt. Mitchell:

Here are some other pictures and a video from last night’s snowfall in North Carolina:
According to WeatherUnderground.com, we may see overnight freezing temperatures over the next couple days across the Charlotte region:
Are you excited for the winter season?