But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.

North Carolina's coast was the "winner" for this winter storm, with parts of the Outer Banks getting 9 inches of snow.

While snowfall amounts were trending down in North Carolina, they have spiked up: ‘heavy snow possible’ at the Outer Banks with a half foot of snow forecast Tuesday night.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office, located along the coast, reported that some places received up to 8 inches of snow as first responders urged drivers to stay off ice-covered roads. The wintry weather marked the first time it snowed on the Outer Banks barrier islands since 2018, according to WNCN and WAVY.