A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Talk is the hallmark of a snow day in Carolina. It starts early, in ripples, and at some point, the weather’s all you’re likely to hear about. We just want

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Talk is the hallmark of a snow day in Carolina. It starts early, in ripples, and at some point, the weather’s all you’re likely to hear about. We just want

Carolina Classic: Snow

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Talk is the hallmark of a snow day in Carolina. It starts early, in ripples, and at some point, the weather’s all you’re likely to hear about. We just want to be prepared. And surely, on some level, we’re looking forward to a day off. Under the right circumstances — weekday, short to-do list, stocked fridge, power stays on, everyone’s home together — a snow day is a gift, a reprieve, a pass to do nothing except enjoy the quiet.— Katie Saintsing


Snow Dazed.

snow dazedOn bread, milk, and North Carolina’s complicated relationship with winter weather.

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The Weatherman of Ashe County

A Creston resident reads the world around him — rather than charts and graphs — to forecast the weather.

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Snow Day Recipes from the Our State Staff

snow day recipes When the big storm hits, throw a soul-warming dish on the stove and another log on the fire. Our State staff members provide their favorite snow day recipes made with ingredients already in the pantry.

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Get your copy of our January 2015 issue to discover even more ways snow is celebrated across the state.

This story was published on Jan 19, 2015

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.