What is Charlotte’s record snowfall? Here’s the answer....

Here are some of the biggest snowfalls in Charlotte weather history, along with snowfall totals from recent years (courtesy of National Weather Service):

Biggest snowstorms:

• 17.4 inches – Feb. 14-17, 1902
• 13.3 inches – March 1-2, 1927
• 13.2 inches – Feb. 26-27, 2004
• 13.2 inches – Feb. 15-17, 1969
• 12.1 inches – Jan. 7, 1988

Biggest 1-day snowfalls

• 14.0 inches – Feb. 15, 1902
• 12.1 inches – Jan. 7, 1988
• 11.6 inches – Feb. 26, 2004
• 11.0 inches – Dec. 29, 1880
• 10.4 inches – Dec. 17, 1930
• 10.4 inches – March 2, 1927

Seasonal snowfalls Season Snowfall (inches)

• 2015-16 3.3
• 2014-15 3.1
• 2013-14 9.3
• 2012-13 2.7
• 2011-12 Trace
• 2010-11 6.1
• 2009-10 5.9
• 2008-09 4.0
• 2007-08 1.4
• 2006-07 1.0
• 2005-06 Trace
• 2004-05 0.8
• 2003-04 14.5
• 2002-03 10.1
• 2001-02 4.4

Average: 5.8 inches a year

This story was originally published January 6, 2017 at 8:15 AM with the headline "What is Charlotte’s record snowfall? Here’s the answer....."