Only months ago, Hurricane Helene bombarded western North Carolina with rain and wind. Now, the state's first ski areas are opening.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removed debris from Lake Lure amid cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Footage shows an aerial survey of the muddy lake littered with debris on1.

As residents in western North Carolina are still dealing with the aftermath of Helene, snow has fallen in parts of the hard-hit region this week.

For weeks after the storm, people had to boil anything that wasn’t poured from a bottle, and many of them drew from creeks and ponds just to flush their toilets.

For many in western North Carolina affected by the recent storm, help is finally on the way in the form of temporary housing. FEMA started distributing brand-new trailers for those hit hardest by Helene,

More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.

FOX's Olivianna Calmes was live in Asheville, North Carolina as the state deals with heavy snow as many are still recovering from Hurricane Helene.