Snow blankets central, eastern NC on Jan. 21, 2025.

Central and eastern North Carolina was blanketed in snow on Jan. 21, 2025. It was the first time the North Carolina coast saw snow in more than two years.
2025-01-22
Posted 1/22/2025, 6:44:00 PM Updated 1/24/2025, 10:11:25 AM
WRAL News is ranking the highest snow totals in the state. This comes after a storm blanketed central and eastern North Carolina with snow Tuesday night.
Few crashes were reported Wednesday across the Triangle as drivers headed out on slick roads.
With snow on the ground and below-freezing temperatures, drivers will have to be careful for slick spots Wednesday into Thursday.
Enjoy this collection of photos showing snow-covered central and eastern North Carolina. If you got snow, we'd love to see your photos! Send them to us at jshu.net/reportit.
As residents around central North Carolina experienced snow Tuesday night, the greatest threat for snow in the state was along the coast.
As central North Carolina braces for another winter storm, school districts are faced with the critical decision of altering school schedules, which could impact the remainder of the academic year.
WRAL viewers sent us photos of their pets having fun in the snow. Everything from dogs to cats and horses. Send us your pet pics at jshu.net/reportit.
Snow blankets Outer Banks, Bodie Island lighthouse
WRAL's Monica Casey reports live from the Bodie Island lighthouse in the Outer Banks on Jan. 22, 2025.
Meteorologist Chris Michaels dances in front of WRAL's fountain mountain
WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels was caught dancing Wednesday in front of WRAL's fountain mountain!
Ice, slush all over Outer Banks roads after several inches of snow
The Outer Banks was hit with several inches of snow on Tuesday, leaving roads to be a messy drive for motorists on Wednesday morning.
WRAL's Kelsey Coffey gives sledding another shot at Dix Park in Raleigh
Conditions were good for sledding at Dix Park in Raleigh. WRAL reporter Kelsey Coffey gives it a shot.
Carolina Beach cam
Live look at snowy conditions at Carolina Beach on Jan. 22, 2025.
Downtown Raleigh: Messy side roads, main roads not as bad
WRAL meterologist Aimee Wilmoth said most of the main roads weren't too treacherous on Wednesday morning after the Triangle saw snow on Tuesday night. Some of the neighborhood roads were harder to navigate.
Sky 5: Families enjoy the snow with sledding at Dix Park
Sky 5 captures families going sledding at Dix Park in Raleigh after Tuesday night's snowfall.
Highway Patrol talks road conditions hours after snowfall
Sgt. Marcus Bethea with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol talks about seeing light traffic on Wednesday morning after snow fell across much of the state on Tuesday night.
Snow falling steadily across central NC; use caution on the roads
As snow continues falling Tuesday night across central North Carolina, it's likely to cause trouble during your morning commute.
Snow falls along Outer Banks in Nags Head
Snow began to accumulate Tuesday in Nags Head, North Carolina.
Snow-covered field at Dix Park
Raleigh got a little snow! Here's a live look at the snow-covered field at Dix Park.
Snow begins to fall at Nags Head
Snow flurries began to fall Tuesday at the beach in Nags Head, North Carolina. This video does not have sound.
WRAL Storm Tracker drives through snowy conditions in Cumberland County
WRAL Storm Tracker drove through snowy conditions on Tuesday night in Cumberland County. This video does not have sound.
Chapel Hill snow ❄️ Look at the flurries on Franklin Street
Watch our live camera at Top of the Hill restaurant at Franklin and Columbia streets in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This video does not have sound.
Snowflakes starting to fall along North Carolina coast
Tuesday afternoon, snowflakes started to fall around the North Carolina coast.
Powdery, dry snow easy to clear, but makes for bad snowballs
WRAL meterologist Chris Michaels shows how the snow we got on Tuesday is easy to remove from cars, but hard to make snowballs with.
NCDOT has laid hundreds of thousands of gallons of brine
The state Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has laid thousands of gallons of brine for this winter storm. DOT officials are warning this storm has the potential to create even slipperier conditions compared to the snow we saw earlier this year.
City of Fayetteville preps for snow
Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin outlined preparations the city is making Tuesday before snow is expected to fall.
How the shape of snowflakes impacts the forecast
More air pockets between snowflakes means they act like Tetris pieces and can stack a bit more.
Snowy neighborhood
Sun is starting to come out in Holly Springs

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