Only the curmudgeoniest of curmudgeons could not have thrilled at the Outer Banks snowfall on Tuesday, February 24. Starting mid-morning and lasting into the evening, all of the Outer Banks, from Ocracoke to Corolla, was blanketed with a most wonderful layer of snow. Boardwalks became white ribbons skirting ice-filled sounds. Jockey's Ridge rose up like a magical, slick ski (or boogie board!) trail. All around the towns, snowmen appeared. And we bet that once darkness fell, many Outer Bankers snuggled up in front of a fire with a bowl of soup in hand. A snow day. Not exactly rare on these islands but certainly uncommon enough to still turn adults into excited children and excited children into...well, what trumps excited children?!
Though it's melting into memory today, here are some pictures taken by our Outer Banks This Week staff as well as ones sent in by readers. Enjoy! And do a little snow dance that we get more in tonight's storm!
Manteo Town Hall
Downtown Manteo Waterfront
Cameron House Inn
Downtown Manteo — The Elizabeth II
Downtown Manteo — 1587 Restaurant & The Tranquil House Inn
Downtown Manteo — Marshes Light
Downtown Manteo Waterfront
Duck Waterfront Shoppes
Ocracoke Island — Thurston House Inn
Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Island — Mermaid's Folly
Silver Lake on Ocracoke Island with Seal
Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke Island — Ride The Wind Surfshop
Ocracoke Island
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Outer Banks Snowman by Debbie McFadden of Kitty Hawk
Photo by Debbie McFadden of Kitty Hawk
Far left Haley McFadden, Jenna Smith, Molly Hill, Krickett Hughes and Foster Dog Hanna
Photo by Kristiana in Kill Devil Hills around MP 5.5
Photo by Kristiana in Kill Devil Hills around MP 5.5
Photo by Ashley Leonard
Martin's Point in Southern Shores — Photo by Karen Warlitner
Waves on Hatteras Island — Photo by Jim Fincher
Waves on Hatteras Island — Photo by Jim Fincher
Bodie Island Lighthouse — Photo by Tracey Chafin
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About the Author Beth P. Storie
Beth Storie first came to the Outer Banks for the summer of 1976. She fell in love with the area and returned for good three years later. She and her husband published the national guidebook series, The Insiders' Guides, for more than 20 years and now are building OneBoat guides into another national brand. After spending time in many dozens of cities around the country, she absolutely believes that her hometown of Manteo is the best place on earth, especially when her two children, six cats and one dog are there too.
