Heavy Snow — Aiken, South Carolina

2026-01-31 · Aiken, South Carolina

Event narrative

Multiple CoCoRAHS observers measured 2 to 3 inches of snow across Aiken county. The highest county measurement was 3 inches near Salley along with 2.5 inches measured near Jackson.

Wider weather episode

A unique snow setup for South Carolina developed as a strong coastal low strengthening offshore, while a upper level disturbance shifted over our area. This provided sufficient synoptic and mesoscale lift for widespread heavy snow across SC along with unusually high snow to liquid ratios between 15-20 to 1. A brief period of sleet-graupel occurred at the onset of the event following by 12 hours of light-moderate snow across the area, with highest amounts in the Pee Dee region of SC.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1310846. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.