When was the last time Charlotte got 7 inches of snow? A look back
Charlotte could be in for a snowy weekend, with forecasters saying a storm could bring anywhere from 2 to 7 inches of snow to the area.
If the higher end of that forecast pans out, it would mark the city’s biggest snowfall in more than a decade. The last time Charlotte saw anything close was February 2014, when more than 8 inches piled up, CharlotteFive reported.
Historically speaking, though, Charlotte has seen far worse. The record books show some legendary snowfalls:
- 17.4 inches in February 1902
- 13.3 inches in March 1927
- 13.2 inches in February 1969 and again in February 2004
- 12.1 inches in January 1988
- 8.5 inches in January 2003
Charlotte’s longest measurable snow drought on record of 1,077 days ended last January, when 0.1 inches fell at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WCCB reported.
Unlike last weekend’s storm, which mixed snow with sleet and ice, this one is expected to be mostly snow. Forecasters say Mecklenburg and surrounding counties have an 80% to 90% chance of picking up at least 2 inches Saturday, with a 70% chance of seeing more than 4 inches.
This story was originally published January 29, 2026 at 2:26 PM.
