You’ll Be Pleased To Hear That South Carolina’s Upcoming Winter Is Supposed To Be Warm And Dry

There is no better time to approach the subject of the upcoming winter weather, than during the sweltering dog days of summer. Perhaps that's why Farmer's Almanac has released their 2019 winter weather predictions a little earlier than we would expect, and you may be pleased by what is in store for South Carolina's upcoming winter.

Overall, the weather predictions from Farmer's Almanac are in favor of a much drier and warmer winter for the entire state.

It looks like your beach time may be extended into the winter season, although you won't likely be wearing swimwear. From the mountains all the way to the coast, we're expecting a drier winter with less rain or snow than usual.

Specifically, in the mountains we can expect the upcoming season to be much warmer than average, with less precipitation than we usually see during the winter months.

The Upstate averages less than 10 inches of snow per year, and you should see the average in the coming winter drop a little below what you're accustomed to.

The much warmer temperatures will affect the Piedmont as well, meaning you'll have less snowfall than usual.

Combine that with an expected drier than average winter, and you may end up seeing very little snow at all this year in the Piedmont. That doesn't mean you're in the clear by any means. Our neighboring state of North Carolina didn't fare as well in the predictions and it's always a possibility that the Piedmont (and the Upstate) could get some residual snowy weather blowing in from that region during episodes of major snow events.

Should we expect a white Christmas anywhere in South Carolina this year? The best chances for snow will be in early to mid-December and in mid-March. So the chances for a white Christmas are alive.

Prepare to bundle up for the coldest days, which are expected to be mid-December, mid- and late January, and mid- to late February.

Are you happy with the upcoming warmer (and less wet) winter expected in the Palmetto State? Which do you prefer? Cold weather or hot weather; snow or no snow?