The largest snowstorm to hit Wilmington since 1870 brought 15.3 inches -- known as the Great Christmas Blizzard of 1989, according to the National Weather Service Wilmington N.C. Snowfall Database.

The most significant snowfalls recorded in Wilmington include the blizzard of 1989 when the area received 15.3 inches of snow just before Christmas, a blizzard in February 1973 that resulted in 12 ...

Davis said since 1945, Wilmington has seen more snow then Asheville five times. The most recent time prior to this winter was in 2001-02, When Asheville saw 1.6 inches and Wilmington 1.8 inches.

Temperatures have been fluctuationing lately for the 2024-2025 winter season in the Wilmington area. One day the lows are below freezing at 29 degrees and in two or three days the weather is above ...

Forecasters say the best chance of snow in Raleigh is by 10 a.m., before the precipitation turns to rain. In areas to the north, where a winter weather advisory is in place, there is a greater ...

Davis said since 1945, Wilmington has seen more snow then Asheville five times. The most recent time prior to this winter was in 2001-02, When Asheville saw 1.6 inches and Wilmington 1.8 inches.