Snow, Cold Cause Bamberg County Delayed Start, Offices Noon, Landfills 8 a.m.

Due to ongoing safety concerns, Bamberg County Government offices will operate on a delayed start on Monday, February 2, 2026, opening at 12:00 noon. Bamberg County landfills will open at 8:00 a.m., and LAD sites will also open at 12:00 noon.

The county cited lingering snow and prolonged cold that created hazardous roadway conditions and raised the risk of refreezing and black ice. “Although conditions are gradually improving, winter weather impacts remain a concern, especially during overnight and early morning hours,” said Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston. “The delayed start allows our crews additional time to address road conditions and helps ensure the safety of county employees and residents. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we continue to monitor conditions.”

Bamberg County officials said the delayed schedule follows a coordination call with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service. The county’s winter weather update relayed state and federal partner assessments that most snowfall across South Carolina is complete, but that melting snow will refreeze overnight. The release reported statewide snowfall totals ranging from 2 to 11 inches, with some locations reporting over one foot of accumulation. It also warned that wind gusts of 20 to 25 miles per hour may cause blowing and drifting on already cleared roadways and that there are currently no significant power outages reported statewide.

State-level action mirrored local precautions. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, on behalf of the governor’s office and published via SCETV, listed modified state government schedules that included Bamberg as “Delay until 12:00 PM.” The SCEMD excerpt also noted delays or closures in counties across the state, including Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Barnwell, and others in the supplied list.

Regional reporting tracked the progression of the storm and response efforts. WRDW’s timeline shows Bamberg County crews preparing for snow on Jan. 30 at 5:51 p.m., and roads freezing in Bamberg County reported Jan. 31 at 10:06 p.m. WRDW also recorded that SCEMD moved to OPCON 2 on Jan. 30 at 3:30 p.m., GDOT crews were treating roads Feb. 1 at 4:45 p.m., and agencies mobilized 24-hour crews with shelters opening Feb. 1 at 2:05 p.m.

Local residents should note the specific hours for county services: government offices open at 12:00 noon, landfills at 8:00 a.m., and LAD sites at 12:00 noon. County officials said they will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. With nighttime temperatures expected to fall again after slightly warmer daytime readings, the immediate concern remains black ice on roadways and sidewalks. Expect additional notices from county channels if conditions change and check for updated staffing or service adjustments before traveling.