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The snowiest days in Asheville history

From dustings to blizzards, we have a long relationship with snow here in the mountains.

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Snowfall in the Blizzard of ’93

Photo by Steve W.

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Did the recent flurries make you pine for some more of that magical frozen white stuff? We can relate, so we’re taking a little look back at the history of snow here in the 828.

Here are some snowtable fast facts about Asheville’s relationship with snow days:

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Us, Southerners, trying to act like a little snow doesn’t bother us.

Photo by Sara J.

Heavy snowfalls Asheville experienced:

  • 11.5 in. of snow, April 3, 1987
  • 16.7 in. of snow, Jan. 26, 1906
  • 18.2 in. of snow, March 13, 1993
  • 10.1 in. of snow, Dec. 18, 2009

The snowiest calendar months for Asheville:

  • January (1.9 days average snowfall)
  • February (1.5 days average snowfall)
  • March (.9 days average snowfall)

The earliest snowfall Asheville experienced:

  • Oct. 1, 1952

The latest snowfall Asheville experienced:

  • April 28, 1928

Plus, if you want more predictions on expected winter weather this year, check out our forecast based on national data.

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