13 Things No One Tells You About Surviving A South Carolina Winter
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Robin Jarvis
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Chances are pretty good you got whacked by the recent arctic blast that hammered South Carolina. Fortunately, that storm and its frigid temps are not the norm for the Palmetto State — although many of the mountain towns in the Upstate do get some snow each winter. Whether you’re a native, a recent transplant, or just admire our state from afar, here are 13 things no one tells you about surviving the winter in South Carolina:
If you love those cold temps you should enjoy them while you can because winter in South Carolina comes and goes pretty quickly.
When it's cold outside your initial reaction could be to reach for the thickest sweater in the closet. But once you get to work you'll be sweating bullets unless you can take that sweater off after you're inside and warmed up.
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You can thank the South Carolina humidity for that. That humidity dogs us in every season!
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You'll be back into sleeveless tops and shorts before you know it.
It's worth it to keep them, even if you can only walk around all cute and bundled up 14 days out of the year.
If you live in the Upstate you'll wear it more than you will if you live closer to the coast, but you'll be thankful you have it regardless of how much it gets worn.
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That being said, don't ignore their advice. It's better to be prepared, than not.
Pay attention to the weather and get your provisions early, or the shelves could be empty by the time you get there.
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Ok, this may not be true in the Upstate, but definitely everything east of the Midlands closes down after the first snowflake hits the ground. So be prepared.
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It may be a while before you see snow in your part of the state again.
If you don't have an ice scraper, try a credit card.
then stay off the roads unless it's unavoidable. This is no time to be out joy riding.
Do we even have snowplows in South Carolina?
Want to refresh your memory about this winter’s weather predictions made back in August 2017 by the Farmers’ Almanac? Check them out in this article.
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