Snow piling up at Outer Banks

Snow on the Outer Banks? Yep, it happens. Here are photos from past storms on NC coast
But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.
Outer Banks sees as much as 9 inches of snow, travelers flock to coast to see rare sight
North Carolina's coast was the "winner" for this winter storm, with parts of the Outer Banks getting 9 inches of snow.
Outer Banks receives help from Western North Carolina crews during snowstorm
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6 inches of snow forecast at NC Outer Banks; winter storm watch for entire NC coast
While snowfall amounts were trending down in North Carolina, they have spiked up: ‘heavy snow possible’ at the Outer Banks with a half foot of snow forecast Tuesday night.
Mountain crews assist Outer Banks with rare snowfall, bringing experience and equipment
The DOT in the WNC region sent 15 employees and 10 tandem-axle dump trucks equipped with plows and salt spreaders to Dare County.
Crews from western N.C. arrive in the Outer Banks to help clear snow covered roads
Crews in the Outer Banks got some help as NCDOT crews from Division 13 in Rutherford County arrived amid the winter storm.
Snow totals for northeast North Carolina and the OBX
Here’s a look at some of the snow reports from the region, as reported by the National Weather Service in Wakefield.
Snow likely for North Carolina coast Tuesday night; blizzard risk for Outer Banks
A winter storm watch could be issued Sunday for the North Carolina coast, including Wilmington areas, as the chances of snow Tuesday night increase, forecasters said.
How Virginia and North Carolina are preparing for bitter cold, snow
Although flurries and freezing temperatures are a rarity for our area, cities tell News 3 they're well-prepared and hard at work to prevent adverse impacts on the roads.
How often does the Outer Banks get snow?
With temperatures cold enough to support an all-snow event, even coastal areas, including the Outer Banks, are expected to see significant snowfall on Tuesday.
Latest snow totals for Eastern North Carolina
Since Tuesday evening, most of the viewing area has picked up at least 2-5″ of snow, with the heaviest snow falling east of Highway 17 and along the coastal communities. Some areas along the Outer Banks will end up with 6-8″ of snow before the last of the snowflakes depart by late morning.
Heavy snow falling, blizzard and 8 inches forecast at Outer Banks; 5 inches in Wilmington, forecasters warn
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Photos: Winter weather coats our region including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the Outer Banks
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Winter weather advisory issued for Eastern North Carolina until Wednesday morning, according to the NWS
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a winter weather advisory at 6:59 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 7 a.m ...