Columbia, SC Snow Records
The biggest single-day snowfalls ever recorded near Columbia (29201).
Record Snowfall
12.5"
February 10, 1973
COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC
Top 10 Snowiest Days
| # | Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 10, 1973 | 12.5" |
| 2 | February 18, 1979 | 4.5" |
| 3 | February 24, 1989 | 4.1" |
| 4 | March 2, 1980 | 4.0" |
| 5 | February 6, 1980 | 3.1" |
| 6 | January 3, 2002 | 2.5" |
| 7 | January 23, 2000 | 2.5" |
| 8 | January 31, 2026 | 2.1" |
| 9 | February 12, 2014 | 2.0" |
| 10 | January 29, 2014 | 2.0" |
Based on 24 days with recorded snowfall from the nearest weather station.
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