Winter Storm Event

Snow, Freezing Rain Started: January 20, 1983 at 12 am EST Ended: January 22, 1983 at 12 am EST
A major winter storm hit the western sections of the state, producing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The precipitation, which started as snow on the afternoon of the 20th, turned to freezing rain on the 21st. The combination of snow and glaze downed trees and power lines, toppled several radio TV transmitter towers, caused countless traffic accidents, and caused numerous roofs to collapse. Between 75,000 and 100,000 homes were left without electricity, forcing hundreds of people to emergency shelters. One man died from exposure after his car became stuck on an isolated road in Avery County. Snowfall totals from the storm ranged from 6 inches at Asheville, Brevard and Highlands to 15 inches at Boone, 18 inches at Grandfather Mt., and 37 inches at Mt. Mitchell. The exact extent of the damages, though great, is unknown.
Injuries	not available	Deaths	1
Property Damage	not available	Crop Damage	not available
Atmospheric Maps	Large-scale maps of 500 mb Heights, Jet Stream Winds, and Sea Level Pressure from this event
Event Analysis from the National Weather Service in Raleigh
Weather Station Data Snow   Sleet   Freezing Rain   Rain   Mix
X Hourly Data Daily Data Total Snowfall Total Precipitation Primary Precip. Type Minimum Temperature Maximum Wind Speed