It's about to get frosty. Wintry weather is headed for WNC, and while we wait for the first flakes to fall, let's look back at some of the snowiest days in 828 history.

Here are some snowtable fast facts about Asheville’s relationship with snow days:

The Blizzard of 1993 lasted for two days and brought both merriment and havoc to the area. | Photo by Sara J.

Heavy snowfalls Asheville experienced:

18.2 in. of snow, March 13, 1993
16.7 in. of snow, Jan. 26, 1906
11.5 in. of snow, April 3, 1987
10.1 in. of snow, Dec. 18, 2009

The snowiest calendar months for Asheville:

January (1.9 days average snowfall)
February (1.5 days average snowfall)
March (.9 days average snowfall)

The earliest snowfall Asheville experienced:

Oct. 1, 1952

The latest snowfall Asheville experienced:

April 28, 1928

Plus, if you want more predictions on expected winter weather this year, check out our forecast based on national data.