In early 2002, on December 4-5th, snow fell across North Carolina, but in the Piedmont, including areas around Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte, it quickly turned to freezing rain, creating an icy mess when an inch of ice blanketed the ground and roadways. In some areas, freezing rain lasted for 12 hours, causing $113 million in damage and leaving 1.5 million people without power. The ice event took nearly two weeks for power to be restored to all residents. It has been named the “Ice Storm for the Ages.”
Written By John G. Clark Jr.
