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Photos, video: Snowfall creates pretty scenes around Columbia area, Midlands

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Check out some of the snowy scenes from around the Midlands on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina is blanketed in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina is blanketed in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Declan Cohen, has snow covered gloves after begging to go out and play in the snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. It was the 6-year-olds first time to play in the snow on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Declan Cohen, has snow covered gloves after begging to go out and play in the snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. It was the 6-year-olds first time to play in the snow on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
The University of South Carolina horseshoe in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The University of South Carolina horseshoe in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Children sled as trucks attempt to control their cars as they slide down an icy hill in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Children sled as trucks attempt to control their cars as they slide down an icy hill in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Earlewood Park in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Earlewood Park in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Earlewood Park in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Earlewood Park in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
The University of South Carolina horseshoe in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The University of South Carolina horseshoe in Columbia, South Carolina is covered in snow on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Drivers are stuck on Beltline Boulevard near Trenholm Road in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Police did not block the top of the blind hill, but did help drivers navigate to safety after their wrecks.
Drivers are stuck on Beltline Boulevard near Trenholm Road in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Police did not block the top of the blind hill, but did help drivers navigate to safety after their wrecks. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Brie Patel, 5, pelts her father, Alvin Patel with snow while playing in the snow on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, with her family, including her mother, Madel. It was the first snow experience ever for the Patel’s who are in Columbia from the Philippines.
Brie Patel, 5, pelts her father, Alvin Patel with snow while playing in the snow on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, with her family, including her mother, Madel. It was the first snow experience ever for the Patel’s who are in Columbia from the Philippines. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Paige Martin, 10, stacks snow to make a snow man while playing in the snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Paige Martin, 10, stacks snow to make a snow man while playing in the snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Bicyclists pedal down snow covered Live Oak Street in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Bicyclists pedal down snow covered Live Oak Street in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
The Abominable Snowman looks out a porch in the South Kilbourne neighborhood after snow blanketed Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
The Abominable Snowman looks out a porch in the South Kilbourne neighborhood after snow blanketed Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A skeleton dog is covered in snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
A skeleton dog is covered in snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Images of snow from across the Midlands.
Images of snow from across the Midlands. Paul Osmundson posmundson@thestate.com
Snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood after a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Snow in the South Kilbourne neighborhood after a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A look at a snow covered State House in downtown Columbia, South Carolina from a Jan. 21, 2025 storm.
A look at a snow covered State House in downtown Columbia, South Carolina from a Jan. 21, 2025 storm. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Aerial footage of stalled cars on a road in Columbia.
Aerial footage of stalled cars on a road in Columbia. Joshua Boucher The State
Snow blankets the Muirfield Place neighborhood in Lexington, SC on Jan. 22, 2025.
Snow blankets the Muirfield Place neighborhood in Lexington, SC on Jan. 22, 2025. Photo by Chris Trainor
Images of snow from across the Midlands.
Images of snow from across the Midlands. Lou Bezjak lbezjak@thestate.com
Images of snow from across the Midlands.
Images of snow from across the Midlands. Hannah Wade hwade@thestate.com
Ice covers Deerwood Street as snow blankets Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Ice covers Deerwood Street as snow blankets Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
A dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A view of the snowfall Tuesday night from Main Street in Columbia.
A view of the snowfall Tuesday night from Main Street in Columbia. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A view of the snowfall Tuesday night from Main Street in Columbia.
A view of the snowfall Tuesday night from Main Street in Columbia. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Snow sticks to the sign at Franks Car Wash in Forest Acres as a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow sticks to the sign at Franks Car Wash in Forest Acres as a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A view of the snowfall Tuesday night from Main Street in Columbia.
A view of the snowfall Tuesday night from Main Street in Columbia. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Travis Casanova celebrates the light flurry of snowflakes outside Habachi restaurant in Columbia on Jan. 21, 2025.
Travis Casanova celebrates the light flurry of snowflakes outside Habachi restaurant in Columbia on Jan. 21, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Ademar Fernandez, a geophysics PhD student at the University of South Carolina, has tea with and pineapple cake on campus as it snows on Jan. 21, 2025. Fernandez is from southern Chile, a polar climate, and missed seeing snow.
Ademar Fernandez, a geophysics PhD student at the University of South Carolina, has tea with and pineapple cake on campus as it snows on Jan. 21, 2025. Fernandez is from southern Chile, a polar climate, and missed seeing snow. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
Snow sticks to the bridge over the creek at Gills Creek Memorial Park in Forest Acres as a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow sticks to the bridge over the creek at Gills Creek Memorial Park in Forest Acres as a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Snow sticks to a stop sign at Franks Car Wash in Forest Acres as a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow sticks to a stop sign at Franks Car Wash in Forest Acres as a dusting of snow blankets Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
A look at Main Street in Columbia as snow begins to fall Tuesday.
A look at Main Street in Columbia as snow begins to fall Tuesday. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com
A look at the State House dome in Columbia as snow falls Tuesday.
A look at the State House dome in Columbia as snow falls Tuesday. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com

This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM.

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