5:00 AM | Sunday, December 14, 2025: A powerful cold front is moving through the area today, bringing scattered rain showers this morning before clearing out later in the day. While rainfall will be brief, the real impact will be the sharp drop in temperatures and increasing winds behind the front.

  • Today: Temperatures will peak early this morning in the upper 50s to low 60s before falling steadily through the afternoon. By later today, temperatures will drop into the low to mid-40s, with wind chills making it feel much colder.
  • Tonight into Monday Morning: Temperatures will plunge into the teens and low 20s, with wind chills in the single digits. This will be the coldest period of the event.
  • Monday Afternoon: Sunshine returns, but temperatures will only climb into the mid to upper 30s. Wind will continue to make it feel colder throughout the day.
  • Looking Ahead: The good news is this Arctic blast will be short-lived. Temperatures are expected to rebound to more seasonal levels on Wednesday.

How Lakewood Guests & Residents Can Prepare

To stay safe and help prevent damage during this cold snap, we recommend taking the following precautions:

  • Dress for extreme cold: Wear layers, including a hat, gloves, and a face covering if you must be outdoors.
  • Protect water lines:
    • Shut off water to unoccupied units.
    • Allow faucets to drip slowly in occupied units.
    • Wrap or insulate exposed pipes when possible.
  • Use heaters safely: Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Never use grills or generators indoors.
  • Stay Indoors: Limit outdoor activity when possible.

Lakewood’s Utilities and Maintenance teams have been actively preparing our systems, but temporary water service interruptions may occur due to extreme temperatures.

Stay Informed

Weather conditions can change quickly. We encourage guests and residents to stay updated using trusted weather sources:

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep Lakewood safe during this period of extreme cold. Please take precautions, stay warm, and continue monitoring weather updates.

5:00 PM | Friday, December 12, 2025: A frigid Arctic air mass is expected to move into the Carolinas beginning Sunday evening, December 14, and lasting through Monday morning, December 16, with the potential to extend into early Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for the Grand Strand and surrounding areas, including Myrtle Beach. During this period, wind chill temperatures could drop as low as 5-10 degrees, creating dangerous conditions if proper precautions are not taken.

What to Expect

  • Sunday: Temperatures will peak early in the morning, then steadily fall throughout the day as cold air moves in. By Sunday evening, conditions will feel significantly colder.
  • Monday Morning: The coldest temperatures of the season are expected, with actual temperatures in the teens and low 20s and wind chills in the single digits.
  • Monday Afternoon: Temperatures will slowly rebound into the upper 30s with clear skies.
  • Midweek Outlook: The good news is that this cold snap is short-lived, with temperatures expected to return to more typical winter conditions by midweek.

How Lakewood Guests & Residents Can Prepare

To help protect yourself, your family, and your campsite or home, we recommend the following steps:

  • Protect water lines:
    • Shut off water to any unoccupied units.
    • Allow faucets to drip slowly in occupied units during freezing temperatures.
  • Use heaters safely: Only use approved heaters as intended. Never use grills or generators indoors.
  • Plan ahead: Outdoor activities on Sunday should be completed early, before temperatures drop rapidly.
  • Dress for the cold: Wear layers and include a hat, gloves, and face covering if heading outdoors.

Campsite guests should be aware that water service interruptions may occur despite our efforts to maintain service, as extreme temperatures may cause conditions beyond our control.

Stay Informed

Weather conditions can change quickly. We encourage guests and residents to stay informed by monitoring trusted local and national weather sources:

We will continue to share updates as needed. Thank you for taking the necessary precautions and helping us keep Lakewood safe during this period of extreme cold.

12 PM | Friday, December 12, 2025:

Greetings from the Lakewood Camping Resort Utilities Department,

We are preparing for an upcoming period of freezing weather expected from December 14–16, 2025, with the potential to extend into December 17. Wind chill temperatures are forecasted to reach single digits during this time.

We strongly encourage all annual lease customers to take preventative measures as soon as possible, including turning off the water supply to any unoccupied units. Occupied residential units should allow faucets and fixtures to run at a slight trickle throughout the freeze to help prevent pipe damage. Campsite customers should be aware that water service interruptions may occur despite our efforts to maintain service, as extreme temperatures may cause conditions beyond our control.

Due to the extensive preparations underway, we will make every effort to assist customers with shutting off individual unit service upon request. However, our primary responsibility is maintaining the integrity of the overall water system, and we may not be able to accommodate every request. Any lease or campsite unit experiencing a water line failure caused by freezing will have its meter valve shut off by a maintenance employee.

For any issues or emergencies, please contact:

Lakewood Security (24 hours): 843-447-7333
Lakewood Front Office: 843-447-7328