Winter Storm — Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina

2026-01-31 · Coastal Georgetown, South Carolina

Event narrative

Snow began on January 31 and ended on February 1, ranging from 1 to 3 inches across the county. County offices had a delayed opening the day after the storm, and schools switched 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 1303139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.