Snow piling up at Outer Banks

Outer Banks sees as much as 9 inches of snow, travelers flock to coast to see rare sight
North Carolina's coast was the "winner" for this winter storm, with parts of the Outer Banks getting 9 inches of snow.
Snow on the Outer Banks? Yep, it happens. Here are photos from past storms on NC coast
But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.
6 inches of snow forecast at NC Outer Banks; winter storm watch for entire NC coast
While snowfall amounts were trending down in North Carolina, they have spiked up: 'heavy snow possible' at the Outer Banks with a half foot of snow forecast Tuesday night.
Snow totals for northeast North Carolina and the OBX
Here’s a look at some of the snow reports from the region, as reported by the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Mountain crews assist Outer Banks with rare snowfall, bringing experience and equipment
The DOT in the WNC region sent 15 employees and 10 tandem-axle dump trucks equipped with plows and salt spreaders to Dare County.
Crews from western N.C. arrive in the Outer Banks to help clear snow covered roads
Crews in the Outer Banks got some help as NCDOT crews from Division 13 in Rutherford County arrived amid the winter storm.
Outer Banks receives help from Western North Carolina crews during snowstorm
Outer Banks receives help from Western North Carolina crews during snowstorm
‘I’m chasing the snow’: Visitors and locals prepare for possible snowfall across the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks could possibly get some snow Tuesday night, and locals and visitors alike are preparing for it. One to two inches of snow is being forecasted for the area. That included Sherry Perkins,
Heavy snow falling, blizzard and 8 inches forecast at Outer Banks; 5 inches in Wilmington, forecasters warn
A snowstorm is now forecast for the North Carolina Outer Banks with even the Wilmington area expected to see 5 inches of snow ...
Cancellations, closings and delays in Hampton Roads and on Outer Banks due to winter storm
The winter storm moving across the United States, bringing frigid temperatures to the East Coast, is causing some delays and ...
How often does the Outer Banks get snow?
With temperatures cold enough to support an all-snow event, even coastal areas, including the Outer Banks, are expected to see significant snowfall on Tuesday.
Winter weather advisory issued for Eastern North Carolina until Wednesday morning, according to the NWS
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a winter weather advisory at 6:59 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 7 a.m ...
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How Virginia and North Carolina are preparing for bitter cold, snow
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Latest snow totals for Eastern North Carolina
Since Tuesday evening, most of the viewing area has picked up at least 2-5″ of snow, with the heaviest snow falling east of Highway 17 and along the coastal communities. Some areas along the Outer ...
Snow at the beach? Photos show surreal scenes along North Carolina coast
Snow fell on North Carolina beaches, making for a surreal sight along the coast. The rare blast of snow covered the sand and boardwalks as a winter storm hit the area overnight Tuesday, Jan. 21, into ...
Snow begins to fall as delays, closures announced for schools, government entities across Coastal Virginia, NE North Carolina
The winter storm arriving to Coastal Virginia, Northeastern North Carolina is the same system bringing frigid temps and a ...