January 2000 North American blizzard
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 18, 2000 |
| Dissipated | January 30, 2000 |
| Category 3 "Major" blizzard | |
| Regional snowfall index: 7.86 (NOAA) | |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 20–30 inches (51–76 cm) – Raleigh-Durham |
| Overall effects | |
| Damage | $800 million in North Carolina |
| Areas affected | Eastern United States, Eastern Canada |
The Carolina Crusher was one of the most powerful winter storms on record in parts of North Carolina. The storm hit the Greater Richmond Region on January 25, 2000, causing thousands of power outages within the area leaving 11 in (280 mm) of snow in Richmond, Virginia and 20.3 in (520 mm) in Raleigh-Durham International Airport before moving out to the Atlantic Ocean.