By james art 
Seven years have passed since heavy Blizzard hit Wilmington, North Carolina, according to the National Meteorological Service, the last time it was snowing more than half an inch in January 2018. Many members of the Hanover County Community were shocked when they saw the winter storm, from the National Meteorological Service for Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
The University of North Carolina-Wilmington canceled all classes scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday, in response to the National Action for Meteorological Services. Sophomore by UNCW by Rocky Hill, North Carolina, Grace Barnes said: “Honestly, I didn’t believe it because we live near the beach … But I gladly knew that UNCW was watching his students carefully safely.”
Although he lives in a city known for beach days and tan sessions, a blizzard struck Wilmington, accumulating approximately two to six inches of snow-depending on the part of the Cape Fear region Tuesday evening extending in the early Wednesday morning, according to the Wilmington Star-Noveni.
“Since I’m from New York, snow and bad weather don’t usually scare me,” said UNCW respiratory student Victoria Castro when he asked for any fears she might have in terms of the storm. “Although I take precautions such as grocery and I do not drive if I don’t have to … it helps me feel prepared!”
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Although born in New York, Castro and her family eventually move to Charlotte, North Carolina after living in North Carolina for about ten years, “she continued,” My father taught me how to drive in all kinds of all kinds of all kinds [weather] Conditions, so I’m prepared! “
Buying groceries some time ago, standing of roads and dressing warm are everything from the decisive preparations and precautions that need to be taken when snow, especially in areas where snowfall is rare.
As this winter storm struck the community of Hanover County, many students were excited to witness a snowstorm. According to the University website, the current student population of UNCW freshmen contains 87% students in the country. This means that the greater part of the UNCW student population may not be familiar with this time, since NC is not similar to winter storms.
While preparing and cautious during extreme winter time is essential for the purposes of safety, enjoying the beauty of nature is also an important aspect of snowy days! Filling in bed with a glass of hot chocolate, snowball, or even just standing out, embarking on the picturesque views of snow waves falling to the ground are just a few activities that students from the Wilmington community had the opportunity to participate in this snowy night.
Peyton Robertson, a student of therapy and cosmetology at Cape Fear Community College, had a heartbreaking experience in the snow with his roommates and their fluffy friend. “I really liked playing in the snow with my dog. It was her first snow and she loved him so much! “Robertson shared. “When it first started snow, we didn’t think the snow would stick to the ground, but we were all really surprised in the morning when there was so much snow to play in.”
The UNCW Sports and Communications Student, Holly Still, had fun innovatively in the snow on Wednesday afternoon. “We went to the sled aboard Boogie by the output of Market Street … It was really fun … There were many students and families there with sledges, trash lids, snowboard and surfers!”
Since the night, the snow struck, and throughout Wednesday, several social media platforms for students at Wilmington have been ahead of photos and videos of students in the snow, in and around the UNCW campus.
“Many people have posted the snow in their Instagram and Snapchat stories,” said Amanda Metzger, a psychology student at UNCW. “It was so heartbreaking to watch everyone go out and have fun and just get together to take advantage of this atypical time.”
Social media have a reputation for wearing negativity and harm to college students, but beautiful posts of snowfall, flooding phones of young adults, have brought a sense of community and enjoyment of the online community of students in Wilmington.
Many UNCW and Cape Fear students have taken the unexpected snowfall, preparing and taking action to avoid danger. Although safety is the most appropriate concern when it comes to winter storms, joyful moments were shared and memorable experiences were made. Although winter storms can cause disturbance and danger, this one has gathered many students in Wilmington’s physical and online community.