The history of snow in Charleston, SC

We’re taking a look back at some of the most notable snows in the 843.

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Jan. 3, 2018 snow over North Charleston | Photo via @northcharleston

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
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