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Unseasonably Cold Temps Expected for St. Patrick's Day in SE Georgia, Lowcountry
Freeze warnings issued as morning lows could dip into the 30s, with wind chills in the upper 20s.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:04pm
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A powerful cold front is sweeping through the Southeast, bringing much colder than average temperatures to Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry for St. Patrick's Day. Overnight lows on Tuesday morning are forecast to drop into the low to mid 30s, with some inland areas potentially seeing freezing temperatures. Wind chills could fall as low as the upper 20s, prompting warnings for residents to bring pets inside and cover up any sensitive plants.
Why it matters
The unseasonably cold temperatures on St. Patrick's Day will likely impact outdoor celebrations and events across the region, as revelers will need to bundle up to stay warm. The cold snap could also pose risks to vulnerable populations and damage to agricultural crops if the freeze warnings materialize.
The details
The cold front moved through the region on Monday, ushering in northwesterly winds that will drive in much colder air overnight. Temperatures on Tuesday morning are expected to start out in the low to mid 30s, with some inland areas potentially seeing freezing temperatures. Wind chills could fall as low as the upper 20s, especially early in the morning. Despite plenty of sunshine throughout the day, afternoon highs will only reach the mid 50s, which is well below average for this time of year.
- The cold front swept through the Southeast on Monday, March 16, 2026.
- Overnight lows on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick's Day) are forecast to drop into the low to mid 30s.
- Freeze warnings have been issued for some inland counties on Tuesday morning.
- Wind chills could fall into the upper 20s on Tuesday morning.
- Afternoon highs on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 will only reach the mid 50s.
The players
WJCL 22
The local television news station covering the weather forecast for Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry.
Austin Green
The WJCL 22 meteorologist reporting on the cold temperatures expected for St. Patrick's Day.
What they’re saying
“A powerful cold front swept through the Southeast on Monday bringing some much needed rain across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry. Now that the front has passed, northwesterly winds will begin to drive in much colder air heading into Monday night.”
— Austin Green, WJCL 22 Meteorologist
“Temperatures on Tuesday morning will start out in the low-mid 30 with an inland freeze possible. With that in mind, it is important to bring the pets inside and cover up any plants, especially if you are located in far inland counties where freeze warnings have been issued.”
— Austin Green, WJCL 22 Meteorologist
What’s next
Cooler weather will hang around through Wednesday before temperatures begin to moderate back to normal for the start of spring on Friday.
The takeaway
The unseasonably cold temperatures on St. Patrick's Day will likely force residents across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry to bundle up and take precautions to protect vulnerable populations and sensitive plants from the freezing conditions.
