MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – When you live along the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions, winter weather has a way of becoming folklore. Some storms become legendary, whispered about in coffee shops and remembered at family gatherings for decades. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the five most unforgettable winter storms that have shaped the region’s history.
#5: The Late Spring Snow of March 24, 1983
The Setup: Winter wasn’t ready to let go in 1983. Just as spring was settling in, Mother Nature had other plans.
The Impact: A surprise winter storm dumped an impressive 7 inches of snow in Myrtle Beach and a staggering 12 inches in Charlotte. But this wasn’t just about the snow—it was about the timing.
The late-season snow caught the agricultural community off guard. The warming days of early spring had already coaxed fruit trees to bloom. Across the Palmetto State, peach and strawberry crops suffered widespread damage, leaving farmers facing unexpected losses. It was a stark reminder that winter in the Carolinas can strike when you least expect it.
#4: The March 2, 1980 Winter Storm — The Biggest March Snowstorm on Record
The Setup: March 1980 brought one of the most dramatic winter events the Carolinas had ever seen…