When Winter Hits Carolina The Great Snowstorm of 2026

Описание: Hey y'all, this is Summer, and welcome to Red Dirt Radio.
Now, I know we usually talk about music, culture, and the stories that make Carolina special. But today, we need to talk about what's happening right now across North Carolina—because folks, this snowstorm is serious.

For those of you listening from other parts of the country, you might be thinking, "It's just snow. What's the big deal?" But here's what you need to understand about North Carolina and winter weather: we don't get this often, and when we do, it hits different.
We're not Minnesota. We're not upstate New York. We don't have fleets of snowplows on standby. Most people down here don't own snow tires. A lot of us have never driven in more than a dusting.
And right now? We're getting hammered.
Let me paint the picture of what's happening across the state.
The mountains—Asheville, Boone, Banner Elk—they're used to snow. They get it every winter. But even they're saying this one's bad. We're talking feet of snow in some areas. Drifts that are burying cars. Roads that are completely impassable.
Then you've got the Piedmont—Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham. These cities are grinding to a halt. Interstates are shut down. Accidents everywhere. People stranded. Schools closed, businesses closed, power outages spreading.
And the coast? Places like Wilmington and the Outer Banks that almost never see significant snow? They're getting slammed too. Ice is coating everything. Bridges are closed. Ferries aren't running.