Heavy Snow — Northern Oconee, South Carolina

1998-01-27 · Northern Oconee, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

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_id 5628800. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.