15 Shots of North Carolina That Will Drop Your Frozen Jaw This Winter

The mantle of winter doesn't usually settle over the Tar Heel State until January - and it doesn't last long. But while it's here, winter in North Carolina is truly something to behold. The weather might be chilly, but the scenery is breathtaking. And to be honest, I don’t mind when we get snow during the season. Over the years, North Carolina winters have brought us some frosty conditions, especially in the mountains. This year, we can expect snow in the later part of the season, so, let’s bundle up and embrace the cold! And if we end up not seeing snowfall this year, at least we have pictures of these beautiful winter scenery in North Carolina that will leave us speechless. 

1. A magical, snow-covered campus at Wake Forest.

This was quite a spectacle for the students and faculty.

2. Shifting seasons in the Great Smoky Mountains.

The mountains are the only sure bet for winter weather in the Tar Heel State.

3. A pair of swans seem to grow from the snow along a near-frozen Bass Lake, off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock.

When it's passable, the Blue Ridge Parkway is an amazing winter drive.

4. Pretty snow at a park in Asheville.

5. Beautiful cardinal amidst snowfall.

The contrast of the plumage against the frosted branches is stunning.

6. Those winter sunsets though ... especially by the water in Wilmington.

Even the shortest day is beautiful in North Carolina.

7. Just looking at this photo makes it seem as if you could catch a snowflake on your tongue.

The photographer most certainly tried with flakes this big and fluffy.

8. The southern version of snow at twilight.

9. A rustic snowscape created by nearly a foot of newly fallen white stuff near Angier.

It's good to have shelter from the storm.

10. Snow blankets the forested banks of the Broad River in western North Carolina, creating truly mesmerizing scenery.

This amazing snowscape almost makes you wish for winter.

11. A steely winter sky over Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains.

The views from the part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park are amazing at any time of year - when the fog permits.

12. Pretty views of snow at the covered bridge in DuPont State Forest.

Looks more like Ohio than North Carolina.

13. There's no need to leave home on this frosty morning.

14. Liquid sky and jaw-dropping sunsets.

15. Winter comes early to the Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina.

So, if you've ever wondered what winter in North Carolina is like, now you have some idea. What are some of your favorite frozen places in North Carolina this time of year? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you.

And if you're searching for a cozy cabin to watch the snowfall, why not plan an escape to this Beech Mountain Cabin in Banner Elk?