BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — Berkeley County woke up to a sight straight out of a snow globe this weekend as a rare winter blast buried the Lowcountry under a blanket of white, forcing road closures and prompting many houses of worship and businesses to close their doors out of caution.
Snow flurries kicked off Saturday afternoon and only grew bolder as the day went on. By Saturday night, the wintry mix stretched countywide—from Hanahan in the south all the way up to St. Stephen—leaving rooftops, yards, and back roads iced over well into Sunday.
It was déjà vu for longtime residents. Almost exactly a year ago, on Jan. 22, 2025, a winter storm dusted Berkeley County and much of the Lowcountry with snow. That storm turned tragic when a man died while shoveling. This time around, officials say Berkeley County avoided any winter-storm-related deaths.
📣 STAY IN THE LOOP 📣
📰 Sign Up for Berkeley County, SC Newsletter ⬅️
Nearby Charleston County wasn’t as fortunate. The South Carolina Department of Health reported Saturday the death of a 59-year-old man from hypothermia.
According to the National Weather Service, Bonneau picked up about 1.5 inches of snow just before 9 p.m. Saturday. Moncks Corner and Sangaree weren’t far behind, with reports of roughly two inches rolling in late Saturday into early Sunday.
The cold was downright brutal. Forecasters clocked the coldest wind chill in the Lowcountry at a bone-chilling 5 degrees in Pinopolis. The Moncks Corner Airport followed close behind with a wind chill of 7 degrees.
SEE ALSO:
- From Snow Angels to Snowmen: 2025 Berkeley County Winter Storm Photos
- Berkeley County Man Dies While Shoveling Snow
Down south, the Montague Plantation area of Goose Creek reported about 1.8 inches of snow. Near College Park Road, totals climbed to 2.2 inches late Saturday night, while Carnes Crossroads reported around two inches shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.
A cold weather advisory remains in effect for inland Berkeley County until 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, with wind chills expected to dip as low as 12 degrees. Officials warn that prolonged freezing temperatures could lead to ruptured water pipes.
The deep freeze won’t last forever. Monday’s forecast calls for sunny skies, calm winds, and a high near 42 degrees. Rain could return as early as Tuesday morning, lingering into Wednesday and Thursday.
Until then, Berkeley County residents are making the most of their fleeting winter wonderland. Kids—and plenty of adults—spent the weekend packing snowballs, building snowmen, and racing down hills on homemade sleds.
Snow in the Lowcountry may be rare, but for one icy weekend, Berkeley County made it count. Check out these additional photos below.
