What winter weather can SC expect this season? What about snow? Farmers’ Almanac has predictions
Jack Frost still remembers South Carolina.
Sure, it might not feel that way right now. For instance, according to the National Weather Service, the Columbia area can expect several days of temperatures in the 90s this week, including a miserable high of 97 degrees on Thursday.
But rest assured, cooler fall weather is on the way soon, the Farmers’ Almanac states.
How about weather this winter though? What will the Christmas holiday be like for South Carolina residents? And will there be any of that fluffy white stuff this season?
The Farmers’ Almanac may have those answers.
The Almanac has offered extended weather forecasts every year since 1818 and the one recently released for 2022-2023 maintains that tradition. Winter for the Northern Hemisphere this year begins on Dec. 21 and will last through March 20.
Here’s what the Almanac has to say about winter weather for 2022-2023 in South Carolina.
Will there be snow?
- Yes and no. The Almanac predicts South Carolina won’t have any solid, heavy blankets of snow this winter, but it could get some snow mixed with rain. However, it looks like the best chances for that won’t be until Feb. 8 through Feb. 11. Another round of showery rains or wet snow could happen between Feb. 12 and Feb. 15.
Overall winter predictions for South Carolina from Farmers’ Almanac
- The Farmers’ Almanac states that South Carolina can expect a shivery winter filled with frequent storms of cold rains, slush and chilly temperatures.
- The first half of December will be filled with rainy weather and dropping, chilly temperatures.
- Expect showers on Christmas Eve and for rainy weather to persist through the end of the year.
- Temperatures will drop significantly in early January, including several days of frosts. The Almanac predicts “unreasonably cold” air to plunge south out of Canada from Jan. 20 through Jan. 23. Expect dry weather, unseasonably cold temperatures and frosts from Jan. 24 through Jan. 27.
- In the first week of February, however, expect a big shift with spring-like temperatures. Temperatures will drop again but there could be another big warm-up for President’s Day weekend.
- More warmer temperatures that feel like mid-May could happen between Feb. 20 and Feb. 23.
- South Carolinians can expect periods of rain, gusty winds and unseasonably mild weather in early March.
This story was originally published September 19, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
