Snow on Wilmington beaches as winter weather moves through

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (WWAY) — WWAY was at the Oceanic Pier during high tide as waves were crashing ashore and snow flurries fell across the Wilmington area.

Winds were blowing out of the north-northeast at approximately 21 mph, and snow had completely covered the sand along the beach.

About an hour and a half earlier, a wintry mix began falling and quickly accumulated on the shoreline.

With high tide, a full moon expected Sunday, and wind gusts reaching up to 21 mph, there is a heightened concern for coastal erosion.

With the recent efforts of renourishing the coastline, US Army Corps Chief of Emergency Management, Angela Zephier, says it has a plan ready and in place. 

“We’re also engaged with beach partners,” said Angela Zephier, Chief of Emergency Management with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “If any damage is done due to the storm to our coastal projects, we can do emergency repairs to continue to protect the coastline and the infrastructure,” said Zephier.

While snowfall has tapered off compared to earlier in the day, officials caution that the Cape Fear region may not be finished with winter weather just yet.

WWAY will continue to monitor conditions along the coast.