Fort Jackson Weather

Weather update

Forecasts for this weekend indicate the possibility of severe winter weather affecting the Midlands (including Fort Jackson).  All personnel should use caution when traveling, allow extra time, and assess personal safety.

The community should follow Fort Jackson social media sites, the website and My Army Post App for up-to-date information. The Fort Jackson inclement weather page can be found at: https://home.army.mil/jackson/about/fort-jackson-weather and the post’s Facebook page is at: https://www.facebook.com/USArmyGarrisonFortJackson/.

Here are some basic precautions for inclement weather:

•  Keep your radio or television tuned to a local station to keep informed of current weather conditions and forecasts. 

• Be prepared for isolation at home by keeping adequate supplies of heating fuel, non-perishable food, water, flashlights with extra batteries, first aid supplies, extra blankets, and a battery-powered radio. A fire extinguisher is also recommended, in case the help of the fire department is not available. 

• If using alternative electricity, heating, or cooking sources are used, be aware of possible carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, and fire.

• Stay indoors as much as possible. If you must go outdoors, dress warmly, in loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing. Your outer garment should be water repellent. Avoid overexertion from shoveling or walking to get supplies. 

• Avoid driving if possible. If you must use your car, make sure it is in good working condition and filled with gas. Keep emergency supplies in the car, such as a shovel, extra gloves and hat, a blanket, a flashlight with extra batteries, food, a towrope or chain, and extra money. Travel by daylight and use major highways whenever possible. Most importantly, drive with extreme caution. 

• Let a faucet drip to keep pipes from freezing. 

Information can also be found in the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s Winter Weather Guide available online at: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/winter-weather-guide/.

Current Status

Fort Jackson is operating under normal conditions

Closures/Delays/Cancellations

This list will be updated as changes are made available.

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