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This is what I'm still looking at. If I could get another few inches on top of this, I'll be happy and call it a winter.

That's why I haven't bothered measuring, with the sleet and wind it's nearly impossible, but that 5.5 is a good estimate.

Samething here in Shelby, but not quite 7", Sleet turned back to a good snow. I'd say we probably probably picked up another 1/2" if not more since it changed back.

Just got this from Duke power. I'm thinking the people out east that are upset they're missing out on this, might be thankful after this. Forecasters are increasingly confident that the approaching winter storm will bring significant ice, sleet and snow to the Carolinas early Sunday and will persist throughout the day. These conditions could cause severe damage to trees, lines and poles, resulting in widespread and extended power outages. Our meteorologists are closely monitoring the storm as we position crews across the Carolinas to quickly and safely respond to whatever the storm brings. We’ve also brought in crews from our Midwest and Florida regions, plus an additional 2,500 workers from neighboring utilities. While we will face any storm damage with the full force of all available resources, the likelihood of widespread damage and difficult travel conditions could make this a long, complicated restoration process. Sunday’s precipitation may prevent us from making significant progress until the storm clears the area later that evening. We urge all customers to prepare now and stay safe throughout the storm. We especially encourage anyone with special medical needs or elderly family members to make alternative shelter arrangements now, in advance of the storm.

I'm in Shelby NC and the radar is showing rain but it's not making it to the ground. Getting that upper air cool before the good stuff!!

Snow in Shelby just up the road.

Rain snow mix in Shelby NC at 2am. It's been trying to snow, but it just won't.

It is, trust me!

Some very good (or bad depending how you look at) videos form the Bahamas here. Edit: I don't know why the videos are so big, I don't know how to make them smaller. https://www.facebook.com/bahamafishing/

Thanks for the info. and the links! Very valuable for this noob!!