MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An early taste of winter brought snow flurries and falling temperatures to the mountains, closing Madison County Schools for the day and giving local businesses a preview of the season ahead.
Near the North Carolina–Tennessee line, snow dusted the treetops as flurries moved through. At Cataloochee Ski Area, the colder weather meant crews could begin making snow.
“We’ve been waiting for these colder temperatures since April,” said Chris Bates, president of Cataloochee Ski Area. “We got a little dusting of snow overnight, which was nice. It’s flurrying right now, and certainly winter’s in the air.”…