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Charlotte, NC. 2026

 

Eateries at Blakeney

Charlotte, NC  2026

There is  quite a collection of both fast food, and traditional restaurants catering to just about anyone's tastes.  One won't go hungry here. 

 

Fountain at Blakeney

Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Blakeney Town Center

Charlotte, NC  2026

Quite a change from last week's weekend blizzard.  Only traces of snow remain after a week of above freezing temperatures.  

 

Sewer Pipes

Waxhaw, NC  2026

I found these "left over" sewer pipes on a piece of land that was developed recently or perhaps still under development.  I wonder if they'll ever be used here or taken away.

After the Blizzard

Waxhaw, NC  2026

The snow stopped sometime overnight.  I think the "official" amount of snow was about 11" measured at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Local amounts varied from 4" to 13".  Waxhaw reported 4.7", but that seems low to me based on what I'm seeing.  The top picture is the view from my patio.  Over the last 10 years, Charlotte has averaged 1.7" of snow.  That means some areas received 10 years of snow in just one day.

I measured 7" of snow atop the fire pit.

This is the street outside my house.  Notice the street has not been plowed yet.  I'm not sure if the town of Waxhaw even as a snowplow.

These were all taken on Sunday morning, from 10:28am to 10:40am.  Even with a temperature of 25˚F there has been significant melting of the snow.

 

Blizzard

Waxhaw, NC  2026

It has been snowing all day.  It is rare to see this much snow in this part of North Carolina.  Having lived in both Michigan and Connecticut, this is nothing compared to what they get, but here it is a big deal.  It has been hard to find rock salt or even a snow shovel anywhere near Charlotte.  This was taken at 1:28pm, Saturday, Jan 31 and weather forecast calls for continuing snow of up to 7", wind gusts of 35 mph and extreme cold temps with wind chills reaching -5˚F.  A good winter day in Michigan, but not North Carolina.