MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Saturday, January 31, 2026) – As winter weather and frigid temperatures continue across our County and region Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday, County officials urge individuals to make safety a priority by staying off roadways and avoiding travel, if possible. Conditions are expected to worsen with accumulation along roadways and wind gusts up to 35 mph.
Monitor road closures and conditions in Berkeley County HERE. Find the latest weather updates HERE.
Crews with Berkeley County Roads and Bridges worked Saturday to pretreat roadways, key bridges, main corridors & emergency routes. Crews transitioned to salt application once precipitation started and plan to start plowing operations as needed.
The County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) transitioned to OPCON 2 at 10 a.m. on Saturday. OPCON 2 reflects a potential emergency or disaster occurring.
CLOSURES: Cypress Gardens will remain closed on Sunday, February 1.
BOND COURT: One session will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1. Currently, court is scheduled to resume normal hours on Monday, February 2 at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
CITIZEN CALL LINE: All up-to-date information can be found on the County’s Citizen Line at 843-719-4800. In the event of a power or water outage, please call our Citizen Call Line, for non-emergency calls only. Callers will hear an automated response available 24/7 and information for local utilities and other critical contacts. **For all emergencies, please call 911.**
Berkeley Electric: 1-888-253-4232
Santee Cooper: 1-888-769-7688
Dominion Energy: 1-888-333-4465
Edisto Electric: 1-800-433-3292
WARMING CENTERS: Multiple area warming centers are open. View full list and details HERE.
REPORTING DAMAGE: Any resident or business that sustains structural damage from winter weather is urged to report it HERE or via the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800and leave a detailed message. These reports will determine appropriate federal and state funding for weather-related damage. **For all emergencies, please call 911.**
For the latest County updates on weather alerts and closures, follow Berkeley County Government on Facebook and at www.berkeleycountysc.gov. Sign up HERE to receive alerts through the County’s Emergency Notification System.
View the South Carolina Emergency Management Winter Weather Guide HERE.
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-Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office-
