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SnOBX 2018: Pictures of Outer Banks blanketed in heavy snow

Posted at 12:02 PM, Jan 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-18 12:02:36-05

OUTER BANKS, N.C. – For the second time this year, the beloved sand and surf destination of Richmonders was transformed into a snow globe. Numerous areas in the Outer Banks reported that between three and almost 10 inches of snow fell overnight.

The Outer Banks will benefit from the same sunny warmup that will melt Richmond snow Thursday – before another round of sub-freezing temperatures overnight. But with temperatures remaining below freezing Thursday morning, schools were canceled and many businesses along the empty U.S. 158 corridor were closed.

The Town of Duck Police shared a video showing white out conditions overnight Thursday. The snow was still falling at daybreak. Around 10:30 a.m., police said road conditions were improving but urged folks to avoid travel.

The Corolla Fire Department measured six inches of snow on the Currituck Outer Banks, according to the National Weather Service Office in Wakefield.

The Wright Brothers National Memorial closed due to the overnight snow accumulation. They posted several pictures of the snow-capped dunes.

Roanoke Island received 9.9 inches overnight, according to the National Weather Service, with Southern Shores also getting over nine inches.

The beach road

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#Beachroad #NagsHead #OBX #OuterBanks #SnOBX #SnOBX2 #SnOBX2018

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A deserted Route 12, north

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A deserted 12N. #snOBX

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“Whole other level”

It may look cold, but it is still dreamy

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More. Snow. 😯❄️🌊

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The drive from Buxton to Avon

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The drive from Buxton to Avon this morning. #hatterasisland #hwy12 #obx #outerbanks #snobx #northcarolina

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Rodanthe, Hatteras Island

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woke up to another snow day here on hatteras island ❄️

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Downtown Manteo

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#snobx babe

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The dunes in Avon

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Good morning from a snowy Hatteras Island! #winterstorminga

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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Snow…Again… Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, NC. #capehatterasnationalseashore #capehatteras #capehatteraslighthouse #lighthouse #outerbanks #obx #snobx #nikonnofilter #winterstorminga

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“Snowdrift to my knees” in Manteo

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It doesn't look it in the photo, but that snowdrift next to the sidewalk is up to my knees. @downtownbooksmto #snobx #inga #taketwo #winterwonderland #readmorebooks

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Winter at the beach

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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…..#snow #snowday #snobx #january #winterwonderland #powder #beach #beachday #winteratthebeach #ocean #obx #theouterbanks #lovewhereyoulive #lifeonhighway12 #highway12designs

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Ferries to and from Ocracoke were temporarily canceled.

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Snow Dunes #ocracoke #edwardsofocracoke #islandlife #outerbanks #snowbx #obx #nc #visitnc #visitocracokenc #snow #snowstorm #winterstorm #beach #dunes #sunrise #dunegrass #waves #sunshine #clouds #cold #burr #atlantic #ocean #surf #footprints

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