Several inches of snow fell across Horry and Georgetown counties Jan. 21-22 and locals enjoyed a rare opportunity to sled and build snowmen in Myrtle Beach.

With snow falling across the Myrtle Beach area, many residents took to social media to capture the winter storm’s impact. Take a look here at what they posted.

Locals flocked outside to take in the sights after the Myrtle Beach area was coated in inches of snow for the first time in years Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Kids and adults sled down an overpass embankment in Myrtle Beach using surf and body boards and any other device they can find. The Myrtle Beach SC area received over 5 inches on snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning due to a rare southern storm event.

Crews from the SCDOT and local municipalities are working hard to clear the streets around the Myrtle Beach area. Here’s what road conditions look like mid-day.