The Appalachian Mountains are the coolest area of the state, with temperatures averaging in the low 40s and upper 30s °F (6–3 °C) for highs in the winter and falling into the low 20s °F (−5 °C) or lower on winter nights. Relatively cool summers have temperatures rarely rising above 80 °F (27 °C). Average snowfall in many areas exceeds 30 in (76 cm) per year, and can be heavy at the higher elevations; for example, during the Blizzard of 1993 more than 60 in (152 cm) of snow fell on Mount Mitchell over a period of three days. Mount Mitchell has received snow in every month of the year. COUNT 5
QSN1 What mountain range makes up the coolest part of North Carolina? ANS1 The Appalachian Mountains QSN2 What are the average high winter temperatures in the Appalachians? ANS2 low 40s and upper 30s °F QSN3 What are the low winter temperatures in the Appalachians? ANS3 low 20s °F (−5 °C) or lower QSN4 Temperatures rarely go higher than what temperature in the Appalachians? ANS4 80 °F QSN5 Average snowfall in the Appalachians can exceed how many inches? ANS5 30