Why North Carolina Gets Winter Precipitation
- Geographic Position: Mid‑Atlantic location where cold northern air meets Atlantic moisture.
- Storm Tracks: Nor’easters and tropical systems bring moisture.
- Temperature Gradient: Coastal plains milder; mountains colder, favoring snow.
- Elevation: Higher western elevations receive more snowfall.
- Cold Air Masses: Arctic air pushes south, turning precipitation to snow/sleet.
- Atlantic Moisture: Warm ocean supplies water vapor for cloud formation.
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