Many across central and western North Carolina were living in a winter wonderland two years ago.

What You Need To Know

  • About 200,000 residents in the state lost power

  • Daily snowfall records were set in Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro and Asheville

  • The highest snowfall total was in Saluda, where 18.5 inches of snow fell

Asheville set a daily record, receiving 5.3 inches, with a two-day total for the event hitting 11.1 inches.

In Charlotte, where 2.7 inches of snow fell, a daily record was also set.

Twelve inches of snow fell in Greensboro, marking the second snowiest December day on record.

Up to 11 inches fell in parts of the Triangle. In Raleigh, 7 inches of snow caused officials to encourage people to stay off the roads due to poor travel conditions.

The most impressive total was in Saluda, in Polk and Henderson counties, where 18.5 inches fell.

You can see more snowfall totals here and here.

About 200,000 North Carolinians lost power.

A significant snowfall is not in my forecast in the near future, but we’ll keep you posted here at Spectrum News 1.