Winter Storm Event

Snow, Wind Started: February 9, 1973 at 12 am EST Ended: February 10, 1973 at 12 am EST
One to one-and-one-half feet of snow in a little over 24 hours over most of fifteen southeastern counties, tapering off northward and westward to five or six inches Rocky Mount-Raleigh-Wadesboro line and to little or more northwest of Roxboro- Salisbury-Gastonia line. Greatest snow on record in extreme southeast. Very windy weather; gusts to 50 mph. Drifts two to six feet deep; some drifts not completely melted two weeks later. Snow mostly dry and did not stick badly to trees, shrubs, and power lines; only a few areas were out of power. Many sheds and warehouse roofs broken down by the weight of the snow, with loss of property from new autos to store crop commodities. Late harvests were further delayed, with additional loss and damage to crops. Aircraft lost in the storm crashed in Chowan County; two killed, three seriously injured. Traffic at a standstill one to five days; many schools and businesses were closed. Thousands of tourists stranded; all commercial accommodations overtaxed, many cared for in emergency shelters and private homes. Extensive damage to secondary roads; cost of cleanup and repairs in the millions. Same storm- a low pressure area moving through the offshore waters- caused high winds and seas along the coast, with heavy beach erosion. Several beach cottages lost in surf; waterfront hotels and motels were damaged.
Injuries	3	Deaths	2
Property Damage	$500,000 to $5,000,000	Crop Damage	$50,000 to $500,000
Atmospheric Maps	Large-scale maps of 500 mb Heights, Jet Stream Winds, and Sea Level Pressure from this event
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