Winter Storm Event

Snow, Cold, Wind Started: January 29, 1966 at 12 am EST Ended: January 31, 1966 at 12 am EST
Snow in the interior with mostly rain followed by snow flurries on the coast and turning very cold. It was rather windy with several roofs and walls broken down by wind and the weight of snow and ice. New record low temperatures at several stations, including all-time statewide low of minus 29 degrees at Mt. Mitchell. Eight people in different areas froze to death. Water pipes burst. Snow remained on the ground over about half of North Carolina during the entire latter half of January, and for shorter periods elsewhere. Schools were closed from one day to two weeks in various areas. Several deaths and numerous injuries due to sledding accidents, auto accidents, falls, and heating system failures were not included above.
Injuries	not available	Deaths	8
Property Damage	$50,000 to $500,000	Crop Damage	not available
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