Snow Coverage

Here's when every North Carolina ski resort plans to open for the 2023-24 season

Wondering when you can go skiing in North Carolina? Look no further.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

2023 NC snow outlook: A colder winter and good news for snow lovers

It's time for WRAL meteorologists to make snowfall and winter predictions, and there's an exciting twist this year!

WRAL Severe Weather Center

2023 WRAL winter weather outlook offers hope for snow lovers

Do you want snow or sun? The WRAL Weather team shares our latest snow chances. Is this the winter you've been waiting for?

Winter arrives early for some

People across North Dakota are already dealing with the winter weather, whether they want to or not.

Snow flurries fly in Lumberton on first day of spring

Watch as snow flurries fly in Lumberton on March 20, 2023, on the first day of spring. Credit: Julia L.

Snow falls at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is closed to visitors Tuesday, March 14, 2023, due to snow and cold, blustery conditions. Credit: credit Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Snow, sleet precipitates across NC Sunday morning

Viewers sent in photos of snow and sleet seen across North Carolina Sunday morning.

Heavy snow, high winds, even tornadoes sweep from west coast to plains

At least nine tornadoes were reported in Oklahoma and Texas, part of a weather system that dumped snow on California before heading east.

Blizzo, Sleetwood Mac among 'Name a Snowplow' standouts in Minnesota

One state's push to make the best of withering winter storms by letting the internet take the wheel.

5 of the largest snowstorms in Raleigh, NC's history - Exploring Raleigh's greatest snowstorms since 2000

Raleigh is known for its mild temperatures and the occasional snowfall. But what are the largest snow storms that Raleigh has seen recently?

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Garner gets early-morning dose of winter weather

Snow flurries fell across Wake County on Saturday morning, including along Highway 70 in Garner.

Photos: Snow falls in Wake County

Some light snow showers fell across the Triangle on Saturday morning.

Snow flurries come down in Cary

WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth captures snow falling near her home in Cary on Saturday morning.

Snow falls in Raleigh along Western Boulevard

Raleigh sees the first snowfall of 2023 on Saturday morning.

3 straight weekends of snow, a chilly Christmas and Ian: A look at the Triangle's top weather stories from 2022

It was a memorable year for weather in 2022 in the Triangle as the elements led us to a January with three consecutive weekends of snow and took us out with the coldest Christmas in decades.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Skiers, snowboarders test the slopes at the Beech Mountain Ski Resort

In December 2022, skiers and snowboarders test the slopes at the Beech Mountain Ski Resort.

Beech Mountain vs. Sugar Mountain: Comparing NC's ski resorts

Thinking about taking a ski trip this winter in North Carolina? Here's how Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain compare.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

28 Dead in ‘Once in a Generation’ Blizzard in Western New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Four days after snow started falling, the Buffalo area remained crippled on Monday by a devastating blizzard that left at least 28 dead and that officials said was the worst winter storm in more than 50 years.

Michael D. Regan, Michael Gold and Mihir Zaveri, New York Times

Caught on cam: New Yorkers dig out from Christmas blizzard

New York State Police flew a drove over a neighborhood to find residents beginning to dig out.

Timelapse: Snow blows in, blankets cars, houses

A snowstorm across the Great Lakes delivered deep drifts in Ohio.

Arctic blast impacts holiday travel

When was the last time Raleigh saw a white Christmas? How often does it happen?

However, with the closest we've been to a white Christmas in years, some are wondering: When's the last time the Triangle saw a white Christmas? And how often does it happen?

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Will we see snow on Christmas?

The big question isn't "will it be cold enough?", but when will it be cold and will it be in time to line up with the moisture.

Are you dreaming of a 'White Christmas'? Let's break down our chances

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? The odds may be slightly higher than the historical probability (just 2%) but Saturday afternoon's trends aren't favorable for snow lovers.

Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist

Large winter storm set to bring snow, hazardous conditions across US

With winter storms expected to hammer the country this week, states from coast to coast are bracing for some tough conditions.