Heavy Snow in Northern Oconee, South Carolina

Heavy Snow January 27, 1998 · Northern Oconee, South Carolina

The wider storm

A deep, slow-moving low pressure system drew abundant moisture into air just cold enough to support snow. A heavy wet snow fell across the mountains of South Carolina, most of it in the morning and at elevations above 2500 feet. Accumulations ranged between 4 and 8 inches, closing several roads into North Carolina.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5628800. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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