Snow piling up at Outer Banks

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.
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.
Incredible video: Snow dust sweeps across Outer Banks
Viewer-submitted video captured snow dust sweeping across the Outer Banks Wednesday. The breathtaking video, sent to us by Alexis Rose, showed the snow dust gliding atop sand on the beach. At first glance,
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.
‘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,
3-6 inches of snow predicted for Hampton Roads and Outer Banks; storm warning issued
Bitter cold is to be expected for the rest of the week, as well. Daily highs will be in the 20s through Wednesday, with early morning lows in the single digits to mid-teens.
Outer Banks receives help from Western North Carolina crews during snowstorm
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Heavy snow falling, blizzard and 8 inches forecast at Outer Banks; 5 inches in Wilmington, forecasters warn
A snowstorm is underway Tuesday night at the North Carolina Outer Banks with even Wilmington to see 5 inches of snow, officials said.
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.
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.
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 ...
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Best Times To Visit Outer Banks
The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September and November, when lodging rates drop and crowds dissipate. Most mainland North Carolina residents and out-of-towners ...
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Crews make major progress on roads after OBX snowstorm, ferry route reopens to Ocracoke
The only way to get to Ocracoke is by ferry or airplane. When the snowstorm hit, ferry routes were suspended to the island.
Developer grabs 450 acres along North Carolina coast with 'stunning sunsets and waterfront views'
AB OBX West, an LLC tied to Blue Water Development Corp., purchased more than 450 acres this month in northern Currituck County for $8.55 million, according to county deed records. The land sits ...
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NWS warns of black ice, freezing drizzle on Wednesday night; Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the Outer Banks
Although the snow finally tapered off on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands on Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service ...
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Dare County EMS ready for emergencies even in the snow
Despite the uncommon weather, organizations like Dare County EMS are took precautions to ensure they can respond effectively to emergencies.