Raise your hand if you remember Charleston’s great snowfall of 2018.
ICYMI, here’s what happened: On Jan. 3, 2018, Charlestonians woke up to a one-day snowstorm that brought in 5.3 inches of frozen fluff in total (just within an inch of the previous 6-inch record set in 1989).
While the day did bring its fair share of grief, like power outages — it’s certain that residents also celebrated with plenty of snowball fights, snowman building, and hot chocolate making.
Here are some more snowtable fast facts about Charleston’s relationship with snow days:
❄️ Other notable Charleston snowfalls:
- 6 inches of snow, Dec. 23, 1989
- 5.4 inches of snow, Feb. 10, 1973
❄️ The first recorded snowfall in Charleston:
- 1.9 inches on Jan. 18, 1893
Before you rush to buy milk, bread, and eggs — the Lowcountry isn’t expecting any snow this winter.
