When Sand Turns to Snow: A Coastal Carolina Surprise
This morning Coastal Carolina became a wintry wonderland when a large layer of snow fell over its seashore areas accompanied by palm trees in the landscape. The region transitioned from its typical warm beach climate to a sudden snowfall that dropped between 6 to 9 inches of snow. A Once-in-a-Lifetime Weather Event Snow rarely appears in Coastal Carolina and residents have not experienced it for years. The most recent significant snowfall in this area occurred long ago so residents and tourists remember last night's event vividly. People used to warm winters were shocked when snow started to build up steadily through the night like a typical ski resort. According to the National Weather Service Coastal Carolina experienced its biggest snowstorm in decades. Meteorologists explain snowfall results from atmospheric conditions where a cold front meets moist Atlantic air. Beaches Turned Winter Playgrounds Coastal Carolina's famous beaches have undergone a dramatic transformation ...