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HIGH COUNTRY WINTER STORM REPORT: JANUARY 24-25, 2026

Last Updated on January 28, 2026 9:49 am

Data Source: National Weather Service Blacksburg, VA

SLEET MEASUREMENTS:
WATAUGA COUNTY:

  • 2 SE Lovill: 2.0 inches
  • 3 W Blowing Rock: 1.3 inches
  • 1 SSW Rutherwood: 1.2 inches

ASHE COUNTY:

  • 1 E Jefferson: 3.0 inches (Highest Sleet Measurement!)
  • 3 SW Laurel Springs: 1.2 inches
  • 3 NNE Wagoner: 0.5 inches

FREEZING RAIN MEASUREMENTS:
WATAUGA COUNTY:

  • Multiple locations: Trace amounts

ASHE COUNTY:

  • 3 SW Laurel Springs: 0.10 inches
  • 5 WSW Ashland: 0.01 inches

SNOWFALL MEASUREMENTS:
WATAUGA COUNTY:

  • 1 NNW Beech Mountain: 2.5 inches
  • Rutherwood 1 SE: 1.5 inches
  • 3 W Blowing Rock: 1.5 inches

ASHE COUNTY:

  • 1 E Jefferson: 4.0 inches (Highest Snowfall!)
  • West Jefferson 1.5 W: 2.0 inches
  • Jefferson 5.2 ENE: 2.0 inches

Data collected by:

  • Emergency Managers
  • Trained Spotters
  • CoCoRaHS Observers
  • 911 Call Centers
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