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BPR readers share photos of their homes, pets in the snow from Winter Storm Cora

BPR News | By Stephanie Rogers

Published January 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM EST

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A home off Elk Mountain Scenic Highway on Friday, January 10. Photo submitted by Cliff L.

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Eden, a guide dog in training, enjoys snow in the Beech Glen area of Mars Hill. Photo submitted by Leila Canter.

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An outdoor patio is partially covered in snow in Black Mountain. Photo submitted by Susan Murty.

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A light dusting of snow is seen on the Hominy Creek Greenway in West Asheville.

Kelly Meharg

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An art installation off Riverview Street in West Asheville overlooks the River Arts District. Photo submitted by Nan Norton.

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Clark the dog poses in the snow on his fourth birthday. "He wished for snow!" owner Carrie Strehlau said. Photo submitted by Carrie Strehlau.

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A schoolbus affectionately nicknamed "Thomas" parked in West Asheville. Photo submitted by Carrie Burgin.

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Bonnie the dog enjoys time outside. Photo submitted by @bonniesaysso on Instagram

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Roxy plays in the snow in Asheville. Photo by BPR Director of Business Sponsorship Steve Busey.

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BPR's High Point towers pictured a day before Winter Storm Cora. Photo by BPR Broadcast Systems Manager Duncan Fowler.

This weekend, Western North Carolina was blanketed with the first substantial snowfall of the season.

BPR asked readers from our 14-county coverage area to share photos of their homes, pets and snow accumulation with us. From Cedar Mountain to Black Mountain to West Asheville, here are some of the photos we received.

Want to submit yours? Email them as an attachment to info@bpr.org or DM them to @blueridgepublicradio on Instagram. Be sure to include your name and where the photo was taken.