Residents of South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District are being urged to prepare for significant snowfall this weekend, as forecasts indicate a rare winter storm for the Lowcountry. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) is working with local officials and emergency managers to ensure communities are ready.
“We don’t get snow in the Lowcountry very often, so making sure everyone in our district is safe and prepared is our top priority,” said Congresswoman Mace. “Stock up on what you need today, charge your devices, and have a plan. Our office is working closely with local officials to ensure our communities have everything they need to get through this storm safely.”
According to current projections, Charleston County may see about 2 inches of snow, with areas like Awendaw-McClellanville possibly receiving closer to 3 inches. Dorchester and Berkeley Counties are expected to experience between 4 and 6 inches of accumulation. Beaufort County forecasts predict 1 to 2 inches for Hilton Head and Beaufort areas. The snowfall is anticipated to start Saturday morning and continue into early Sunday.
Residents are advised to stock up on groceries and essential supplies, fill gas tanks, charge electronic devices, secure necessary medications, avoid travel during the storm unless absolutely necessary, and follow guidance from local emergency management.
For ongoing updates, residents can check resources such as the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (https://www.scemd.org/), National Weather Service Charleston (https://www.weather.gov/chs/), as well as county emergency management social media channels. Local news outlets including Live 5 News (https://www.live5news.com/weather/), WCBD Count on 2 (https://www.counton2.com/weather/), and ABC News 4 (https://abcnews4.com/weather) will also provide weather information.
Nancy Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. Congress since replacing Joe Cunningham in 2021. She previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1977, she currently resides in Charleston and graduated from The Citadel with a BS degree in 1999.
