Snow fell on North Carolina beaches, making for a surreal sight along the coast. The rare blast of snow covered the sand and boardwalks as a winter storm hit the area overnight Tuesday, Jan. 21, into Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to the National Weather Service and photos shared on social media.

A light snow dusts Virginia Beach's Mt. Trashmore. Families hoping to sled find the park closed, as sledding remains prohibited on-site. Roads begin to clear in NC.

"Like snow on the beach. Weird but beautiful." It was indeed a rare but beautiful sight to see Tuesday night into Wednesday morning along the Carolina coast. Several inches of snowfall made its way up from the south,