Outer Banks, Snow and Hampton Roads

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.
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.
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 cancellations in Hampton Roads. A winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina from 5 p.
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.
Snow reaching the Outer Banks as winter weather grips Southeast
As residents around central North Carolina prepare for snow Tuesday night, the greatest threat for snow in the state will be along the coast.
Snow starts falling in Outer Banks ahead of winter storm
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Potential snowfall causes delays, closures on the OBX and Hampton Roads
Note: The above video shows the afternoon forecast for Jan. 21, 2025. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With increasing chances for accumulating snowfall on the Outer Banks and across the Hampton Roads
Residents enjoy rare Outer Banks snow event
Snow came down across the Outer Banks Tuesday night. Snowfall covered parking lots, roads and even the beach. Residents were ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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Snow hits coast, SITW on thin ice, Trump's flurry of orders: Sunrise Brief
A winter storm has hit the southeastern states along the Gulf and Atlantic coast. Areas that usually get little snow, like the Outer Banks, received record breaking amounts of snowfall Tuesday night.
How often do 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.
NCDOT installs sandbags to try to keep a vulnerable stretch of Outer Banks highway open
But the fix is only temporary as the state looks for a long-term solution for keeping N.C. 12 passable through the Pea Island ...
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Crews begin sandbag project that aims to protect NC 12 from over wash
When sand and water cover it, it's almost impossible to drive through, which is why North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are making efforts to mitigate that from happening.
Project begins to protect part of NC 12 from ocean overwash
N.C. 12 has been shut down in the past due to extreme tides and storms creating overwash on the road, such as what happened ...