Will Myrtle Beach get snow this winter?

The curated articles about snow and storms in Myrtle Beach share a common focus on the unusual nature of snow events in the area and their various impacts over the years. They examine how rare snowfalls have affected both daily life and specific industries.

One article discusses how Myrtle Beach's roads fared after being hit with four inches of snow. The local government worked around the clock to clear major routes before focusing on secondary roads. Another article highlights residents capturing the surprising snowfall on social media. Some shared photos and videos of snow-covered beaches and attempts at snow-related activities. Reflecting on a historical perspective, an article recalls the massive snowstorm in December 1989 that brought almost fifteen inches of snow. This prompted locals to use unconventional sleds and created challenges such as power outages and stranded travelers. Meanwhile, another piece describes a recent snowstorm that temporarily closed Myrtle Beach's golf courses but unexpectedly provided much-needed moisture for them.

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NO. 1: ‘IT’S JUST GORGEOUS’: TOURISTS, LOCALS ENJOY SNOW COVERED BEACH

Few people wandered the snow-covered boardwalk in Myrtle Beach Thursday morning after Winter Storm Grayson swept through the Grand Strand Wednesday night. | Published January 4, 2018 | Read Full Story by Megan Tomasic

Light snow fell in the Myrtle Beach area Friday night and early Saturday morning before melting as temperatures rose. Jan. 29, 2022.

NO. 2: PEOPLE TAKE TO SOCIAL MEDIA TO SHARE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF SNOW IN MYRTLE BEACH AREA

The last time the Myrtle Beach area received significant snowfall was in 2018 during Winter Storm Grayson. | Published January 29, 2022 | Read Full Story by Maya Brown

Myrtle Beach city employees remove holiday decorations from the Boardwalk Friday. The city announced that the Winter Wonderland at the Beach oceanfront light display will be closed until further notice. Dec. 15, 2023

NO. 3: CHRISTMAS ‘GRINCH’ OF A STORM FORCES CLOSURE OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN MYRTLE BEACH AREA

“You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch.” Residents warned to tie down Christmas decorations. National Weather Service predicts heavy rain and wind gusts expected. | Published December 15, 2023 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

NO. 4: WHEN IS THE LAST TIME IT SNOWED IN MYRTLE BEACH AND WHAT DID IT LOOK LIKE? CHECK IT OUT.

A look back at the most recent time that Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand locals experienced cold, wet stuff on the ground called snow. | Published January 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Lee

A statute of Arnold Palmer at Myrtle Beach National Golf Course following the winter storm hit the Myrtle Beach area in January 2025. The snowfall closed many Myrtle Beach area golf courses, even pausing irrigation work at Myrtle Beach National. However, golf operators said the snowfall helped the courses due to a dry winter.

NO. 5: DESPITE CLOSING DUE TO THE SNOW, MYRTLE BEACH’S GOLF COURSES SAW ONE SURPRISING BENEFIT

Snowfall from a winter storm forced Myrtle Beach area golf courses to close and cancel rounds. Yet, the weather did provide one benefit to the area’s courses. | Published January 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.