SOUTH CAROLINA — Hopes for measurable snow across South Carolina are steadily fading, as updated forecast data shows snow chances dropping even lower heading into the second half of January, despite multiple rounds of cold air moving through the region. Meteorologists now say the pattern remains too dry and poorly timed to support meaningful snowfall. Forecasters emphasize that while winter cold will be felt repeatedly, the necessary overlap between cold air and moisture continues to fall apart.
Why Snow Chances Are Declining
Over the past several days, global forecast models have trended noticeably drier, reducing what were already low snow probabilities. Updated ensemble guidance now suggests less than a 10% chance of seeing even 1 inch of snow across much of the state. This shift reflects a classic winter problem for the Southeast: cold air arriving too late, after available moisture has already moved offshore…