Winter Storm Event

Winter Storm Database | Event Details

Snow Started: February 16, 1996 at 2 am EST Ended: February 16, 1996 at 11 pm EST
Snow occurred in the mountains of northwest North Carolina and in portions of north-central North Carolina during the morning hours on the 16th. The snow accumulated from 3 to 6 inches in the mountains and mainly from 1 to 3 inches east of the mountains. Numerous traffic accidents were reported. Blowing and drifting snow occurred over many areas. Interstate 40 through Buncombe and Haywood counties was especially hazardous with several multi vehicle accidents. Very cold and windy weather accompanied the snow.
Injuries	not available	Deaths	not available
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

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