The Henry C. Chambers Park in downtown Beaufort, whose waterfront remains closed due to structural issues, was dusted with snow the morning of Feb. 1, 2026.
Evan McKenna
Snow came to Beaufort County for the second time in two years, transforming downtown Beaufort into a scene out of a Hallmark movie.
A layer of white covered the streets, sidewalks and piers near the waterfront park Sunday morning after an estimated snowfall of 2 to 3 inches the night before. The wintry mix would likely melt as the day went on, with forecasts predicting sunny weather and temperatures rising into the high 30s.
Sunday morning, the downtown area was mostly quiet, save for a few families huddled in coats who came out to experience the snow. Some groups carried garbage can lids, searching for a sledding spot.
Forecasts from the National Weather Service’s Charleston office did not predict any additional snow past Sunday, although refreezing was possible early Monday morning with temperatures expected to dip into the low 20s Fahrenheit.
Snow accumulations from Sunday night appeared to roughly match the amounts received during last year’s winter storm, which was the first major snowfall in the Hilton Head Island area in seven years. For some residents, it was their first time seeing snow.
The Henry C. Chambers Park in downtown Beaufort, whose waterfront remains closed due to structural issues, was dusted with snow the morning of Feb. 1, 2026. Evan McKenna
A track of footprints was visible at Beaufort’s downtown waterfront park as a family ventured through the snow the morning of Feb. 1, 2026. Evan McKenna
A number of sailboats remained in the water of the Beaufort River the morning of Feb. 1, 2026, after several inches of snowfall came to the Lowcountry the night prior. Evan McKenna
Traffic was sparse on the Woods Memorial Bridge connecting Lady’s Island to downtown Beaufort the morning of Feb. 1, 2026, after the area received several inches of snowfall as part of a nationwide winter storm. Evan McKenna
Downtown Beaufort received an estimated 2 inches of snow, which could be seen coating the sidewalks in the area the morning of Feb. 1, 2026. Evan McKenna
The walkways at Beaufort’s Safe Harbor were coated with white the morning of Feb. 1, 2026, after Beaufort County received 1 to 3 inches of snowfall overnight. Evan McKenna
Evan is a breaking news reporter for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. A Tennessee native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he reports on crime and safety across Beaufort and Jasper counties. For tips or story ideas, email emckenna@islandpacket.com or call 843-321-8375.
