Charleston County Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the winter weather system that has started to impact the Lowcountry this weekend. We are currently under a Winter Storm Warning and an Extreme Cold Warning for our area.
According to the latest National Weather Service update, the Charleston area could receive approximately 3-5 inches of snow, while Awendaw-McClellanville may see closer to 4-6 inches, with snowfall continuing into early Sunday.
Windchills could be close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph possible tonight into Sunday. There is potential for black ice to occur starting Sunday night. Snow melting could occur tomorrow, but it could refreeze overnight causing black ice. This could also continue to happen through Monday.
The Seabrook Island Club and its amenities are closed through Monday, February 2.
We continue to encourage people not to travel. With the snow and high winds expected, local leaders say driving could become extremely difficult, especially at night over bridges.
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Charleston County Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the upcoming winter weather system expected to impact the Lowcountry this weekend. We are now under a Winter Storm Warning in our area.
According to the latest National Weather Service predictions, current projections indicate the Charleston area could receive approximately 3-5 inches of snow, while Awendaw-McClellanville may see closer to 4-6 inches, with snowfall beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into early Sunday.
An Extreme Cold Warning will go into effect starting at 7:00 PM Saturday. Windchills could be close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25-40 mph possible Saturday night into Sunday. There is potential for black ice to occur starting Sunday night.
The Seabrook Island Club and its amenities will be closed Saturday, January 31 – Monday, February 2.
We encourage people not to travel and continue to monitor the forecast from local meteorologists throughout the weekend.
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Beginning Monday (2/2/26) Sandlapper Waste will be providing all trash, recycling, brown & white, and yard waste collection services for SIPOA. They did a great job distributing over 2,100 new trash carts to residents this week. The new carts match the style of the existing recycle carts and have improved curb appeal over the older mix of trash carts.
If for some reason you did not receive a new trash cart, please email trash@sipoa.org to request a new one that will be delivered next week.
There will be a new trash compactor delivered to the recycle center on Monday (2/2/26).
All trash, recycling, and yard waste related questions should be sent to trash@sipoa.org. SIPOA and Sandlapper Waste are committed to providing timely responses to all emails sent to this address.
Charleston County Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the upcoming winter weather system expected to impact the Lowcountry this weekend. Winter Storm Watches have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings for our area.
According to the latest National Weather Service predictions, confidence has increased that accumulating snowfall will occur across Charleston County. Current projections indicate the Charleston area could receive approximately 2 inches of snow, while Awendaw-McClellanville may see closer to 3 inches, with snow beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into early Sunday.
There is a high probability of an Extreme Cold Warning going into effect over the weekend, with windchills being close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph possible Saturday night into Sunday.
We encourage people to monitor the forecast from local meteorologists throughout the weekend.
For live alerts, please sign up for TOSI’s eNewsletter here.
Based on the most recent National Weather Service report, there is a high probability of an extreme cold warning going into effect over the weekend, with windchills being close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County.
A developing low-pressure system offshore may bring snow to our area. Precipitation could begin as rain and snow mix Saturday morning, before transitioning to all snow in the afternoon and evening.
Considerable uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and amounts, and conditions could evolve quickly. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph possible Saturday night into Sunday.
We encourage people to monitor the forecast from local meteorologists throughout the weekend.
For live alerts, please sign up for TOSI’s eNewsletter here.
Voting is now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Voting began January 14, 2026. Proxy Forms must be submitted by 8:00am on February 14, 2026 – late forms cannot be accepted.
SIPOA includes 2,751 properties, and 900 votes must be represented (in person or by proxy) to reach quorum.
So far, 402 votes have been submitted. An additional 23Property Owners started but did not complete the process, so those votes have not been recorded. Property Owners who submit a completed Proxy Appointment Form by February 2 will be entered to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.
Please note: the Seabrook island Club voting process is also under way, so you will have received two separate voting packages. If you are still receiving emails from Association Voting, your SIPOA voting process is not yet complete.
What is the Proxy Appointment Form?
The Proxy Appointment Form allows SIPOA Property Owners in Good Standing to cast their vote(s) – one vote per property owned.
Submitting the form:
Appoints a Proxy Holder to cast your vote as you direct
Ensures your vote is counted
Helps establish quorum for the Annual Meeting.
Please submit the form even if you plan to attend in person.
Important:You must select a Proxy Holder to access the voting page. Your vote remains your vote – the Proxy Holder simply submits them as you direct.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS BELOW TO ENSURE YOUR VOTES ARE COUNTED:
Appoint your Proxy Holder and proceed to the voting page.
Online Voting Page:
Mark your choices on the voting page.
Click the green button at the bottom of the voting page once you have made your selections.
Confirm your choices on the next page.
Confirm your Selections:
Verify Selections: Scroll down to ensure all your choices are correct.
Make Changes: Click “Change My Vote” only if you need to adjust.
Finalize Vote: If all is correct, sign and click “Cast My Vote”.
If you do not electronically sign and click “Cast My Vote”, your votes will not be recorded.
Property Owners who have not voted, and those who have started the voting process but did not complete the voting process, will receive another email from Association Voting today, Tuesday, January 28 at 5:00pm.
If you did not receive your voting packet on Wednesday, January 14, follow these essential steps:
SIPOA will be using a new service provider this year for trash, recycling, and yard debris pickup. Beginning on February 2, 2026, Sandlapper Waste will provide trash and recycling collection services on Seabrook Island. The collection schedule will be mostly the same, with yard debris collection being moved to Wednesday and Villa and Regime recycle pickup on Tuesdays. The annual collection schedule is attached for your reference.
January 26th will be the last day for trash pickup with our current provider, and they will be taking the trash carts away on this date.
Most carts will be removed on January 26th, but some may not be removed until January 27th.
Please make sure your trash cart is placed on the curb regardless of whether it has trash in it or not on January 26th.
New trash carts will be delivered during the week of January 27th.
The recycle carts will remain and will not be changed.
Regimes with trash corrals and/or backdoor service will have new trash carts delivered during the week of January 27th as well.
If your trash cart is not picked up by January 27th, please email trash@sipoa.org and provide the address and location of the trash cart.
The trash carts are 90-gallon size, which is the same size as the current carts. This is the only size trash cart that will be provided by SIPOA; however, residents are allowed to use their own cart if they prefer a different size.
ARC and the Town will suspend enforcement of trash carts being left on the curb during the week of 1-26-26. Please plan to have your new cart stored properly by 2-1-26.
The procedure for reporting any missed collection or requesting a new roll cart is still the same and all requests should be emailed to trash@sipoa.org.
Friday morning low temperatures will be cold across all of South Carolina. Temperatures will fall into the low 20s for coastal South Carolina. Right at the beaches (including the Charleston Peninsula), expect lows in the upper 20s.
Be sure to bring pets indoors, and take precautions for cold-sensitive plants.
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Voting for the 2026 SIPOA Annual Meeting opens Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:00am. Electronic ballots will be emailed from announcement@associationvoting.com, and paper ballots will be mailed to Property Owners who are not enrolled in e-voting.
How to Vote Online
Open the email titled “2026 SIPOA Annual Election – Your Vote Counts!”
Use the provided username and password from your invitation email.
Vote on the SIPOA Budget, Board of Directors, and Nominating Committee Candidates.
Preview your ballot, sign, and submit your vote.
Own multiple properties? You may vote one per property.
Proxy Forms
Under SIPOA Bylaws, submitting a proxy helps ensure that your vote is counted and allows the meeting to proceed as required.
You may choose one of the following as your Proxy Holder:
SIPOA Secretary, Susan May
A Board Member
Another Property Owner in Good Standing
All Proxy Appointment Forms must be received by SIPOA’s Secretary before 8:00am on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Proxy forms received after 8:00am on Saturday, February 14, 2026, will not be valid.
Gift Card Incentives
Submit by January 26 → Chance to win $100 Amazon gift card
Submit by February 2 → Chance to win $50 Amazon gift card
Reminder: Seabrook Island Club voting is also open. We encourage you to participate in both elections.
Join the SIPOA Board and the Amenities & Activities Committee for the launch of the Marsh to Breakers Trail on February 9th at 2:00pm at the entrance to the Oyster Catcher parking lot. Ribbon-cutting promptly at 2:00. Complimentary champagne.
When: February 9th at 2:00pm Where: Entrance to Oyster Catcher Parking Lot Why: Celebrate the Marsh to Breakers Trail
What is the Marsh to Breakers Trail?
This world class 1.2 mile loop allows walkers to experience a variety of Seabrook Island’s natural ecosystems in a very compact journey. You will enjoy maritime forest, hammock islands, interdune ponds, grasslands, shrub thicket, Kiawah River Estuary and the beauty of Seabrook Island’s North Beach — all within a compact trail just slightly over 1 mile.
The trail has three surfaces: paved, woods, and boardwalk. After beginning on a paved surface, the trail moves into the woods where it is more rugged with uneven surfaces and tree roots. The final surface is boardwalk. The trail is easy and suitable for children and dogs on leash but not recommended for strollers, bikes or wheelchairs.
If the weather is good and you still have energy, there are 2 optional beach walk add-ons to this trail:
Cap’n Sams Loop: Walk to the shoreline at the end of BW1. Turn left. Walk as far as you can to the end of Captain Sams Spit and return. Add an additional 1.8 miles to your walk. If it’s low tide, you may see our amazing local dolphins strand feeding!
Deveaux Loop: Walk to the shoreline at the end of BW1. Turn right. Walk to the seawall at BW7 and return. Add an additional 2.5 miles to your walk.
