Winter Storm in Central Horry, South Carolina

Winter Storm February 1, 2026 · Central Horry, South Carolina

What the National Weather Service wrote

Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 4 to 8 inches across the zone, with highest values near the state line. Government offices were closed and schools switched to remote learning for the day following the storm. Impacts from the storm were limited.

The wider storm

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 1303131. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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