Snow drifts 4 feet high on Emerald Isle Beach, North Carolina after #bombcyclone. Locals say it’s the biggest snowstorm since 1989. They lost power last night around 3 am during peak winds but has since been restored. This looks like the ice age has arrived | Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist

Snow on the beach at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Snow continues to pound the Carolinas with big accumulations expected on Saturday. I always find it fascinating to see the snow right up to the ocean in places it doesn't happen too often. | Chris Kuball Meteorologist

6.4K views · 313 reactions | Behold the breathtaking beauty of the sunrise over Emerald Isle. Let this video remind you of the simple wonders that surround us each day. #emeraldisle #sunrise #beach #ocean | Town of Emerald Isle, NC | Facebook

Blizzard conditions last night on Emerald Isle, North Carolina - insane bomb cyclone event! Supercells in the warm sector. It appears i may be snowed in for a bit. It is hard to tell how much snow fell overnight with the wind bag, but it must be near 18 inches. #bombcyclone #blizzard #stormchasing | Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist

INSANE BOMB CYCLONE with 60 mph winds hammers the North Carolina coast with over 18 inches of snow! Supercells with water spouts were in the warm sector with #blizzard conditions all night in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Accuweather estimates over $13 billion in damages and economic loss from this storm! This video shows my journey into the heart of the #bombcyclone including the mega #snow band in Jacksonville and WIND BAG in Emerald Isle. | Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist

Snow drifts piled up to 4 feet high on Emerald Isle Beach, North Carolina after a powerful bomb cyclone, leaving locals calling it the biggest snowstorm there since 1989. | AccuWeather