But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.

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

There’s still a good amount of snow on the ground along the Outer Banks Wednesday morning. North Carolina Department of Transportation web cams are showing just some of the conditions drivers are finding along coastal roadways.