Raleigh receives an average of 6.0 inches (15.2 cm) of snow in winter. Freezing rain and sleet also occur most winters, and occasionally the area experiences a major damaging ice storm. On January 24–25, 2000, Raleigh received its greatest snowfall from a single storm – 20.3 inches (52 cm) – the Winter Storm of January 2000. Storms of this magnitude are generally the result of cold air damming that affects the city due to its proximity to the Appalachian Mountains. Winter storms have caused traffic problems in the past as well. COUNT 5
QSN1 How much snow does Raleigh get? ANS1 6.0 inches QSN2 When was the greatest snowfall? ANS2 January 24–25, 2000 QSN3 How much snow did Raleigh get on January 24, 2000? ANS3 20.3 inches QSN4 What caused the Winter Storm of 2000? ANS4 cold air damming QSN5 What mountains are the city near? ANS5 Appalachian Mountains.