Winter Storm — Northern Horry, South Carolina

2026-01-31 · Northern Horry, South Carolina

Event narrative

Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 5 to 9 inches across the zone. Government offices were closed and schools switched to remote learning for the day following the storm. 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 1303123. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.