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North Carolina was prepared for this snowstorm as the NWS had prepared accurateforecasts and warnings prior to its striking. The contrast between the old andthe new in downtown Raleigh is highlighted in this image as the old NorthCarolina capitol building is in the foreground with the new 30-story First UnionTower looming behind.
Photographer
Jonathan Blaes
Display Date
2004 January 9
Location
North Carolina, Raleigh
Collection
Weather Service
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA
NWS
ER
WFO
Raleigh
Keywords
Winter Storm Snow
NOAA 200th Photo Contest