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Columbia, South Carolina – While South Carolina is not known for prolonged Arctic cold, brief winter cold snaps this time of year can still bring real danger, especially when wind enters the equation. Even modest drops in temperature across late January and into early February can feel significantly colder as winds increase, creating wind chill conditions that catch many residents off guard.
According to the National Weather Service, wind chill explains how quickly the body loses heat when wind strips away the thin layer of warmth that naturally surrounds exposed skin. In milder climates like South Carolina, the body is less acclimated to cold exposure, which means heat loss can occur faster than expected, even when air temperatures remain above extreme thresholds…