North Carolina, 2016Winter Storm and Winter Weather in North Carolina, January 22 to 23, 2016
January 22 to 23, 2016 · NWS RAH · 30 events in 30 counties and zones
A strong upper level low induced a surface low pressure system that tracked through the region. With a cold air mass already in place, a winter storm impacted the region.
Every event with a place to put it; 30 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
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- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 30
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
A strong upper level low induced a surface low pressure system that tracked through the region. With a cold air mass already in place, a winter storm impacted the region. All of central North Carolina saw a mix of precipitation, with the northwestern Piedmont receiving mostly snow (3-5 inches) and further south and east receiving mostly freezing rain (1/4 to 1/3 of an inch). As the upper low tracked over the region the following day, additional minor snow accumulations were seen.
Winter Storm, Alamance
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Alamance forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.044, -79.399 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Anson
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Anson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 34.974, -80.103 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county.
Winter Storm, Chatham
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Chatham forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.703, -79.255 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Cumberland
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Cumberland forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.049, -78.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of around one half of an inch fell.
Winter Storm, Davidson
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Davidson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.793, -80.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Durham
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Durham forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.036, -78.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Forsyth
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Forsyth forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.131, -80.256 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 5 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Franklin
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Franklin forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.083, -78.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of around 2 inches fell across the county. In addition, one quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported.
Winter Storm, Granville
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Granville forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.304, -78.653 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 3 to 4 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Guilford
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Guilford forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.080, -79.789 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 3 to 5 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Halifax
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Halifax forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.258, -77.652 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Harnett
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Harnett forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.369, -78.869 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter to one third of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of a couple tenths of an inch fell.
Winter Storm, Hoke
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Hoke forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.017, -79.237 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of around one inch fell.
Winter Storm, Johnston
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Johnston forecast zone
- Deaths
- 0 direct, 1 indirect
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.518, -78.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter to one half of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of around one half of an inch fell. Icy roads created difficult travel conditions during the morning of the 22nd, with numerous automobile accidents reported across the county. One of the accidents resulted in a fatality.
Winter Storm, Lee
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Lee forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.475, -79.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter to one half of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county.
Winter Storm, Montgomery
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Montgomery forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.333, -79.905 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A couple tenths of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of around one half of an inch fell.
Winter Storm, Moore
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Moore forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.311, -79.481 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of one half to one inch fell.
Winter Storm, Nash
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Nash forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.967, -77.986 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of one to two inches fell.
Winter Storm, Orange
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Orange forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.061, -79.121 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county. In addition, a tenth of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported.
Winter Storm, Person
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Person forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.390, -78.972 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 5 to 7 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Randolph
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Randolph forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.710, -79.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Stanly
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Stanly forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.312, -80.251 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 1 to 3 inches fell across the county. In addition, a trace of freezing rain accrual was reported.
Winter Storm, Richmond
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Richmond forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.006, -79.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county.
Winter Storm, Sampson
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Sampson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 34.992, -78.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county.
Winter Storm, Scotland
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Scotland forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 34.841, -79.480 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county.
Winter Storm, Vance
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Vance forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.365, -78.408 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts of 4 to 5 inches fell across the county.
Winter Storm, Wake
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Wake forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.790, -78.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter to one half of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of a trace to 2 inches fell. Icy roads created difficult travel conditions during the morning of the 22nd, with numerous automobile accidents reported across the county.
Winter Storm, Warren
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Warren forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 36.397, -78.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Snowfall/sleet amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the southeastern portions of the county to 6 inches across the northwest.
Winter Weather, Edgecombe
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to January 23, 11:00 AM EST
- Where
- Edgecombe forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.913, -77.597 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One tenth of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of around one half of an inch fell.
Winter Storm, Wilson
- When
- January 22, 12:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST
- Where
- Wilson forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 35.705, -77.919 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
One quarter of an inch of freezing rain accrual was reported across the county. In addition, snowfall/sleet amounts of a trace to a tenth of an inch fell.
- Winter Storm
- A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
- Winter Weather
- Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Blizzard and Winter Storm in New Jersey, January 22 to 23, 201611 deaths · 14 events
- Blizzard in Pennsylvania, January 22 to 24, 20168 deaths · 4 events
- Blizzard and Winter Storm in New York, January 22 to 24, 20166 deaths · 2 injured · 30 events
- Winter Storm in Pennsylvania, January 22 to 24, 20165 deaths · 9 events
- Winter Storm in Pennsylvania, January 22 to 23, 20164 deaths · 22 events
- Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Virginia, January 22 to 23, 20162 deaths · 3 injured · 27 events
- Heavy Snow in West Virginia, January 22 to 23, 20161 death · $425,000 · 34 events
- Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Georgia, January 22 to 23, 20161 death · $25,000 · 41 events
- Damaging Winds and Lightning Strike in Florida, January 22, 2016$175,000 · 63 kt wind · 7 events
- Blizzard and Winter Storm in Kentucky, January 22 to 23, 201649 events
- Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Florida, January 22, 2016$52,000 · EF0 · 7 events
- Heavy Snow in Tennessee, January 22 to 24, 201638 events
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 616577, 616580, 616581, 616583, 616589, 616593, 616594, 616596, 616597, 616598, 616599, 616600, 616601, 616602, 616603, 616604, 616605, 616606, 616607, 616608, 616609, 616610, 616611, 616612, 616613, 616614, 616615, 616616, 616617, 616619.