01/30/2026
January 30, 2026
Georgetown SC
🚨 ❄️WINTER STORM WARNING ❄️🚨
❄️🚨PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE ❄️🚨
A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for our area from 1:00 AM Saturday through 4:00 PM Sunday.
❄️ What to Expect:
• Snow accumulations of 5–8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible
• Freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills
• Ice, sleet, and snow creating hazardous and potentially impassable road conditions
🚧 Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult or unsafe. Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during this period.
🧊 Cold Weather Safety:
Check on elderly neighbors, those without reliable heat, and anyone vulnerable to cold exposure.
🏠 Warming Shelters (City of Georgetown):
• Lowcountry Veterans Group, Lincoln Street
• Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Duke Street
Residents may also dial 211 for additional shelter and cold-weather resources.
🚗 If you must travel (in or out of the city):
• Carry an extra flashlight, food, and water
• Monitor road conditions by calling 511
• Allow extra time and use extreme caution
🚓 The Georgetown Police Department is actively monitoring conditions and coordinating with emergency partners throughout the storm.
Please stay informed, stay warm, and stay safe.