Charlotte sees measurable snowfall on back-to-back days for 1st time since 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte recorded measurable snowfall for the first time in over six years this week, according to Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich. 

Wednesday and Thursday’s snowfall didn’t lead to significant accumulation in the Queen City, but it was the first time we’d had measurable snow since December 2018, when just over 1.5 inches of snow fell on Dec. 9-10. Meteorologist Chris Mulcahy said it was the first February snow in Charlotte since 2021 when 0.2 inches fell, ending a streak of 1,475 days. 

In addition, Panovich said Thursday marked the fourth day with measurable snowfall in a single winter. That’s the most days in a season since 2014-15. 

A burst of snow moved into the Charlotte area on Thursday morning, with accumulation on roads and grassy surfaces across the region. Thursday’s snow led to numerous crashes, including multiple wrecks on Interstate 85 in Rowan County that caused significant delays. 

Panovich said the heaviest snow moved into Rowan County by 10 a.m. with the final line of wintry precipitation moving out of the Charlotte area by around 1 p.m.

Once the snow ended, temperatures increased a bit with sunshine and wind to round out the day.