On this day, a decade ago, a significant winter storm swept through the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia, bringing widespread disruption. The storm resulted in up to 1.5 inches of ice accumulation on trees and power lines, causing extensive damage and power outages. Snowfall ranged from 5 to 18 inches across the area, with the higher totals in the north but still significant amounts of over 6 inches in the south. This event followed closely on the heels of another storm two weeks prior, compounding the impact with additional snow and a damaging ice storm. The cumulative effect of these storms led to tree damage comparable to that of Hurricane Hugo and power outages affecting 350,000. A viral image from the Raleigh Area during this time became a notable snow meme.
#OTD in 2010, a strong storm system tracked across the region. Precipitation started as rain but quickly changed over to snow. Amounts across the state ranged from a Trace in the Upstate to 10" in the Midlands. #scwx https://t.co/8v0oLxIIRC
10 years ago today, the 2nd winter storm in two weeks crippled the region with snow and a damaging ice storm. Tree damage from the ice matched that from Hurricane Hugo. Power outages reached 350,000. #SCwx @wmbfnews https://t.co/aP3qc3mUHH
Today, 10 years ago, we were just getting into a widespread winter storm. It dumped 5-18" of snow across the entire area. Higher totals north but still 6"+ south. A viral image and turned snow meme arose from this event in the Raleigh Area, which I attached to this post. #snOMG… https://t.co/wiMHbcYK5l
ON THIS DATE, 10 YEARS AGO: A winter storm brought a heavy dose of snow to the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. #scwx #ncwx #gawx https://t.co/9pQpVBY14t
#OTD in 2014, a major winter storm affected the state, producing up to 1.5" of ice accumulation on trees and powerlines, bringing everything to a standstill. #scwx https://t.co/QhN9IaJAhE https://t.co/Nh9wF0KySh https://t.co/HNoAHUvtQF https://t.co/fRADXdQfjQ