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.
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.
Snowy roadways remain on the Outer Banks Wednesday morning
There’s still a good amount of snow on the ground along the Outer Banks Wednesday morning. North Carolina Department of Transportation web cams are showing just some of the conditions drivers are finding along coastal roadways.
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.
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.
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.
Rare snowfall seen at Outer Banks on NC coast
The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
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.
Ice, slush all over Outer Banks roads after several inches of snow
The Outer Banks was hit with several inches of snow on Tuesday, leaving roads to be a messy drive for motorists on Wednesday morning.
Outer Banks receives help from Western North Carolina crews during snowstorm
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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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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.
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Outer Banks Neighborhoods
The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...
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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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Work beginning soon to replace the Alligator River Bridge to the Outer Banks
The North Carolina Board of Transportation has approved and awarded a $450 million contract, with help from $110 million in ...