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South Carolinians Should STILL Expect Extra Cold And Maybe Even Snow This Winter According To The Farmers’ Almanac

We all know that winter in South Carolina can be famously unpredictable. In the last few years, the southeast has seen some wild winter weather, with occasional unseasonably warm holiday seasons and also events like “Snowmaggedon.” What should we expect for this year’s South Carolina winter weather predictions? Will we be getting warmer temperatures? Could it be colder than usual? Could there maybe even be snow in the 2022-2023 winter season in the Palmetto State? The answer to all those questions is yes.

Thanks to the return of La Niña for the third consecutive winter, the NOAA is predicting South Carolina will have higher-than-average temperatures for most of the winter in 2022-2023.
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The NOAA's long-range predictions for this year are headlined with terms like "warmer weather for the Southeast," but if you read the fine print, the chance is simply "leaning above average," which, of course, means it could also be colder than average. It's thought that it will be fairly dry through much of the Southeast, and drought conditions could develop or worsen in parts of South Carolina.
Many trust the Farmers' Almanac, which has been issuing extended weather forecasts for decades and advertises an 80% success rate. Heading over to the Farmers' Almanac winter 2022 predictions for South Carolina, we see that it's thought to be a "shivery, wet, and slushy" winter.
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The Farmers' Almanac South Carolina winter weather predictions say we should be prepared for a chance of snow, and that temperatures are likely to be quite chilly at times.
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Fans of Almanac.com like the service because it offers weekly predictions. This year's point the finger at the months of January and February as potentially ushering in snow storms and definitely having frigid, colder-than-usual weather.
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The forecast for January 2023 is looking particularly cold, with temperatures for the Southeast averaging 5° below average, and precipitation about 2" above average.
So, yes, South Carolina. We MAY see some snow yet this year! Pictured is Oconee State Park after a big snow storm blanketed the park in 2017.
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Pictured is Oconee State Park after a big snow storm blanketed the region back in 2017. Could we see another such storm this year?
If you think you can't hang in there during these cold snaps we may experience, just let your mind wander back to late summer.
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So how about it, South Carolina? Are you crossing your fingers for snow or hoping for warmer weather?
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One of the strangest things about living in South Carolina is how much the weather can vary from year to year, or even hour to hour!
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This shot is from a snow day at the state Capitol in 1930 - could we see something like that in the winter of 2022-2023?

What are your South Carolina winter weather predictions for 2022-2023? Are you hoping for tons of snow, or crossing your fingers that it’s an unseasonably warm year? You never know what you’ll get in the Palmetto State: we could be wearing shorts at Christmas or building snowmen!

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Winter in South Carolina

December 10, 2022
Lisa Sammons

What is winter in South Carolina like?

Winter in South Carolina can vary dramatically depending on where in the state you are. The coastal regions such as Charleston and Myrtle Beach very rarely see snow or frigid weather, and it's not uncommon for people to wear shorts year-round there. Some of the areas that are further inland tend to get at least a few snowfalls each year. It's worth noting that the winters in South Carolina are fairly short and the very cold spells tend to not last more than a month at most.

What are some fun things to do during winter in South Carolina?

There are so many great winter activities in South Carolina that the whole family can enjoy:

 

Does it generally snow in South Carolina?

The western regions of South Carolina that are farther inland generally see snow at least once a year. Sometimes, the weather can be unusually cold here. In 1985, there was a particularly frigid winter in South Carolina that saw temperatures stay well below zero for several days on end. Even the coastal areas of the state got snow and set low-temperature records that winter!