Eighteen inches of snow fell in parts of Craven County, according to official totals.
Most cities and towns in Craven County received over 12 inches of snow in a 24-hour period, according to the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, NC on Feb. 1, 2026.
Snow began to fall in the late morning/early afternoon on Jan. 31, and continued into Sunday morning, as reported here.
The NWS Newport/Morehead City office reported the following totals on Feb. 1:
-James City: 18.5 inches at 7 a.m.
-E James City: 17.5 inches at 11 a.m.
-SSE Minnesott Beach: 16 inches at 10:49 a.m.
-Trent Woods: 15.5 inches at 6 a.m.
-New Bern: 15 inches at 9:18 a.m.
-Bridgeton: 14.2 inches at 9:09 a.m.
-ENE Trent Woods: 14 inches at 6:29 a.m.
-NNW Riverdale: 14 inches at 8:04 a.m.
-Vanceboro: 14 inches at 11:20 a.m.
-Riverdale: 13.5 inches at 9:52 a.m.
-NNE New Bern: 13 inches at 7:00 a.m.
-WNW Trent Woods: 13 inches at 7:25 a.m.
-Havelock: 12.2 inches at 8:00 a.m.
Area closings:
CarolinaEast Health System announced on social media that the CarolinaEast Physician Offices, Diagnostic Center, the Surgery Center and Cancer Center will be closed through Feb 3, and elective procedures will be rescheduled.
“Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is currently closed due to the snowstorm. Snow clearing operations are underway and will continue throughout the storm to manage accumulation. Travelers should stay in contact with their airlines for possible flight schedule changes over the next 24-36 hours,” according to their Facebook page.
Due to the severe weather conditions, Craven County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Feb. 2, according to a press release from CCS. “The district will observe a remote (asynchronous) learning day for all students and staff. Students will complete assignments independently, and there will be no live instruction” on Feb. 3.
“Craven Community College will remain closed through Feb. 3, due to winter weather and dangerous driving conditions. This closure has the potential to extend further into the week if conditions do not improve,” according to a press release from CCC.
Pamlico Community College will be closed through Feb. 3 due to the effects of the snowstorm, according to a press release from PCC.
By Wendy Card, Editor. Send an email with questions or comments.