Winter Storm — Florence, South Carolina

2026-01-30 to 2026-01-31 · Florence, South Carolina

Event narrative

Snow began on January 30 and ended on February 1, ranging from 6 to 8 inches across the county. Government offices were closed the day after the event, with schools switching to remote learning for two days. Impacts from the storm were limited.

Wider weather episode

A coastal low offshore and upper trough combined with deep arctic air led to significant snowfall across the Carolinas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1303099. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.