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.
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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.
The Snowmakers of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
The white stuff that blankets North Carolina’s slopes during ski season may not be nature-made, but, as one writer discovers, it’s as real and beautiful as the flakes that fall in front yards across the state.
Snow Cream Dreams
In a quest for the perfect bowl of snow cream, the sweetest spoonfuls are always found in the past, mixed together with memories of snow day fun.
Our State Knows Best: Skiing
Find out what three experts have to say about falling in love with the slopes, taking lessons, essential gear, and what makes North Carolina ski resorts so special.
A Holiday on Ice in Highlands
Seeking a pocket of quiet in the mad dash leading up to Christmas, one family heads west and finds a rink they can skate away on.
Quiz: Wintry Fun in North Carolina
Winter vacation, canceled school, or just because — snowy days in North Carolina give us endless opportunities for skiing, skating, tubing, and plenty of other chilly adventures.
The Snows of Appalachia: A Photo Essay
In the west, where the landscape rises to meet the sky, winter arrives early and puts on a show, softening our rugged peaks with a blanket of snow.
10 Winter Wonderlands in North Carolina
Enjoy a magical snow day, any day: Here are a few of Our State’s favorite spots to ice-skate, ski, snowboard, snow tube, and sled.
