In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 6 inches of snow was expected. The city has no snow removal equipment, Mayor Mark Kruea said.

A weekend East Coast storm could bring significant snow, strong winds and coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England.

Leaders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia issued or extended states of emergency ahead of the winter storm.

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 6 inches of snow was expected. The city has no snow removal equipment, Mayor Mark Kruea said.

The coastal cyclone is expected to bring moderate to heavy snow, along with high winds and possible blizzard conditions for the Carolinas on Jan. 31.

Photos show palm trees covered in snow and people sledding as the weekend snow storm hits the South.