Will Hilton Head get snow this weekend? Here’s the latest forecast
As the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 snowstorm approaches, many Hilton Head and Beaufort residents are watching the forecast closely — wondering if the winter weather could make a return this weekend.
While very cold air is moving into the Lowcountry, the National Weather Service says confidence remains low that Hilton Head or Beaufort will see any snow.
Here’s the latest forecast and what residents can expect:
Cold weather for Friday morning
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday as temperatures drop well below freezing overnight.
Lows will dip into the upper teens and lower 20s, with freezing conditions expected to last for 8 to 12 hours.
With these conditions, residents should protect pets, plants and pipes. Sea Island Presbyterian in Beaufort and Christ Lutheran Church on Hilton Head are opening warming shelters at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening until 7:30 a.m. Friday morning for those in need.
Weekend forecast: Is snow in the mix?
A developing coastal system will bring colder air into the Lowcountry this weekend, with rain expected late Saturday night into Sunday.
While temperatures will be chilly, the NWS says confidence remains low that Hilton Head or Beaufort will see snow, with the area only holding a 30-50% chance of precipitation.
Forecasters note that rain could briefly mix with snow late Saturday night or early Sunday, but coastal areas are expected to remain mostly rain. The better chance for snow — including minor accumulations — will be well west of the I-95 corridor.
The NWS notes that while precipitation chances have increased for Sunday morning, the likelihood of impactful winter weather along the coast is less than 10%.
Here’s the day-by-day forecast breakdown:
Saturday
- Mostly sunny and milder; dry conditions expected throughout the day
- Highs: Near 62 degrees in both Hilton Head and Beaufort
Saturday night
- Increasing clouds with 30% chance of rain developing after 1 a.m.
- Lows: Around 39 degrees in Hilton Head, 38 in Beaufort
Sunday
- 50% chance of rain, mainly during the morning hours
- Highs: Around 47 degrees in Hilton Head, 45 in Beaufort
- Skies gradually turn partly sunny by afternoon
Sunday night
- Clearing skies and colder air moving in
- Lows: Near 29 degrees in Hilton Head, 27 in Beaufort
Looking ahead
Behind the system, temperatures turn colder again, with Monday morning lows reaching the mid-20s across the region.
While this weekend will feel colder — and memories of last year’s snowstorm are still fresh — Hilton Head and Beaufort are more likely to see cold rain than snow, with only a low chance of minor winter impacts like low visibility and slick sidewalks or walkways.
For the latest forecast and updates, visit the National Weather Service.
This story was originally published January 15, 2026 at 9:16 AM.
