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Charlotte's Biggest Snowstorm in 22 Years!
3 Feb
Summary
- Charlotte recorded 11 inches of snow, its fourth-largest one-day snowfall.
- This storm was the biggest snow event in Charlotte since February 26th, 2004.
- The Carolinas experienced rare powdery snow with a 20 to 1 snow ratio.

Saturday's major snowstorm delivered over a foot of snow to many areas across the Carolinas, including Kannapolis, China Grove, and Concord.
Charlotte itself recorded 11 inches of snowfall, an amount that ties for the fourth-largest one-day snowfall in the city's history. This marks the most significant snow event for Charlotte since February 26th, 2004.
The storm produced a rare powdery snow across the Carolinas. Due to the frigid temperatures, snowflakes retained their structure, leading to massive flakes and an unusual 20 to 1 snow ratio, nearly double the typical 10 to 1.




