North Carolina's coast was the "winner" for this winter storm, with parts of the Outer Banks getting 9 inches of snow.

A snowstorm is underway Tuesday night at the North Carolina Outer Banks with even Wilmington to see 5 inches of snow, officials said.

When you think of the Outer Banks, snow is not the first word to come to mind. But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.