Sorry snow lovers, South Carolina isn’t on the list for the white stuff over the next three months, the latest forecasts show.
The official first day of winter — also known as the winter solstice — was only Dec. 21, and yet it’s already clear that the Palmetto State can expect a warmer season than usual, according to the National Weather Service .
There will likely be less rain than usual this winter too. And you can forget about any kind of legitimate snowfall, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts.
Here’s what to know about winter 2025 forecasts for South Carolina from the NWS and Farmer’s Almanac.
SC winter predictions from NWS
The NWS predicts a 50%-60% chance of temperatures likely being above normal from January through March. Winter officially ends on March 20.
Rainfall chances are a little more varied for the state.
The NWS predicts a 33% to 40% chance of rainfall leaning below normal levels in the Upstate from January through March. For the rest of the state, rainfall chances will be even worse at 40%-50% leaning below normal levels.