Milk and bread are all well and good, but when the ice storm cometh, it pays to overfill the larder. In Greensboro, one writer’s winter pantry is sure to be fully stocked — and then some.
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20 Recipes for a Snow Day
Whether you need fuel for sledding and snowball fights or comfort food for a day spent by the fire, these recipes — from snow cream and hot cocoa to warming casseroles, stews, and soups — will keep you cozy.
When the South Freezes Over: Historic Winter Storms
Everything grinds to a halt when Mother Nature dumps snow and ice on North Carolina. Still, there’s something special about seeing glistening ice or a bright mound of snow piled high where it doesn’t seem to belong.
The Science of Snow with Elizabeth Gardner
Elizabeth Gardner grew up fascinated by the hexagonal flakes that fell outside her Raleigh home. Today, as a Triangle-area meteorologist, she helps her community brace for The Big One.
Dawn’s Early Light
On New Year’s Day and each frosty morning after, dawn breaks clear and bright across our state, from coastal whitecaps to mountain snowcaps. In North Carolina, the brilliance of a winter sunrise brings the promise of fresh possibilities.
Winter Welcome
And now, we wait. Will January bring snow, sleet, or freezing rain? Big, fluffy flakes for sledding and snow cream? Or a crystalline coat of ice for every pine bough? In North Carolina, the skies can surprise us.
Going for Gold: Mooresville’s Olympic Connection
The Olympic dreams of a North Carolina engineer who designs bobsleds for Team USA were born in the Piedmont.
