Nasty, cold rain in central NC also. Our little inside thermometer with an outdoor sensor says it's like 31 degrees but it doesn't seem to be freezing. We did get enough snow to cover the decks last Thursday morning. Better than nothing, I guess! Catie made a couple snow/ice balls, anyway!
We have a cocker spaniel who loves snow! The first winter we had her (from humane society so she was an adult dog when he got her), I had to thaw the blobs of snow from her paws with warm water because she wanted to be outside as long as the kids!
I want it to snow at least once this winter! We had none at all last year.
Have fun, and be careful!