The Ice Age Cometh?: Measurable snow in Boone, North Carolina in only 11 Octobers since 1929, but in three of the last six Octobers

Boone's 11th October Snow Since 1929

...snow in October -- measurable snow, at least -- is not as common in Boone as the past few seasons would lead you to believe.

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Measurable snow has fallen in Boone in three of the last six Octobers, he noted, including a tenth of an inch on Oct. 28, 2008, last year's "Frankenstorm" and this year's event.