SOUTH CAROLINA — While South Carolina is known for its mild winters, measurable snowfall is possible in the state during February based on historical weather patterns and past climatological data, according to the National Weather Service.
February is typically the coldest month of the year in South Carolina, with average low temperatures often dipping into the 30s across much of the state and occasionally below freezing, particularly in the Upstate and Piedmont regions. These colder temperatures create conditions that can support snow when sufficient moisture is present.
Historically, measurable snow in South Carolina has occurred when cold air from the north or northwest moves into the region at the same time a low-pressure system tracks along or near the Gulf Coast or the Southeast coastline…