Snow Accumulates in Charlotte Area for First Time in Over 1,000 Days

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3 December 2024 at 1:22 pm

More than an inch of snow fell in parts of the Charlotte metro area, the first snow the region reported in over 1,000 days, according to local reports and weather watchers.

Local officials warned of slick road conditions and advised drivers to exercise caution while driving and local schools in Statesville will be closed, on Tuesday, December 3.

Allan Westerholt said he was in Statesville – about 40 miles north of Charlotte – when he recorded this video. Credit: Allan Westerholt (@allanw98) via Storyful

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