January Snow at Sugar Mountain
When I learned that it was snowing in the high country, I headed immediately to Sugar Mountain to see for myself. The temperature dropped 25 degrees from the time I left the house until I arrived at Sugar an hour and a half later. It was 15 degrees, and snowing. Above is a view of Banner Elk Mountain.
Grandfather Mountain loomed in the distance…
It was snowing atop Grandfather Mountain.
This rock house looks more European than Appalachian, but it sits in the middle of six more houses in a similar style. Quite captivating.
This ski house looked inviting, but no one was there. Such a shame with all that new snow.
This was the first time my car has seen snow. It did very well…
The soft snow muffled the sound of the small creek moving past these large boulders.
Snow had fallen all night, and was still drifting down on this picnic table.
Rocks and piles of snow along the road didn’t deter the Caddy…
Standing beside this windswept frozen lake near Linville Village on the return trip was as cold as it looks. Whirlwinds were lifting dry snow high into the sky.
Yours truly takes a very short walk along the lake. Below is a two minute video showing the actual snow falling. I can’t wait to get back to Sugar Mountain to do some skiing.
Living in The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina- A Blog 
Great photos makes me cold just looking at all that snow. Ask me if I miss it!!!!!
Annette
Vann,
Loved the photos and video, however…………too cold for me! Glad you are enjoying the NC mountains and their seasons.
Have a great day Patsy
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