It's been 20 years since a significant early season snowstorm blanketed the area and ushered in of the metro's greatest winters with snow falling into April.
A year later an even bigger storm hit the area with many places receiving 12-18"
http://www.raymondcmartinjr.com/weather/2003/05-Dec-02.html
http://www.raymondcmartinjr.com/weather/2004/05-Dec-03.html