Blizzard of '93

The blizzard brought snow to western North Carolina after a practically snowless winter. Two feet plus fell on western North Carolina in a 24-hour period according to the Franklin Press. High winds and frigid temperatures accompanied the snow causing drifts up to six feet deep. Power was knocked out in most of the area, leaving some without power for several days. From Florida to Canada, the storm caused at least $800 million in damage.

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