2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[okw2012]

We are going in a couple of weeks and I am bummed about the weather. It looks particularly cold on HHI right now . Wonder if its just a cold snap??

It should warm up nicely in time for Easter. Highs in the upper 60s maybe even hitting 70 for a change. No foreseen cold spell after that although it could change.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

During our week (March 11) it was mostly in the 60s, maybe a low 70 until the day we left (of course) and one morning was rainy and cool. But my kids didn't care - the pool was heated to 85 and they spent most of their time in the pool. The beach house was practically abandoned and on Thursday the sun came out and it was just gorgeous over there! So, 70 should feel pretty good!
I hope it warms up for you!

 

[kristenrice]

Oh I hope that forecast is wrong! It is showing a 60% chance of rain for 3 of our 6 days and then a 40-50% chance on 2 more. The only day that looks decent will be Monday, but it's only forecasting a high of 64. I'm crossing my fingers that we get at least some decent weather.

 

[jmpellet]

I'm really hoping that it begins to warm up. Coming from a snowy season up north I hope we can see 70 degrees by mid-April.

 

[okw2012]

Oh I hope that forecast is wrong! It is showing a 60% chance of rain for 3 of our 6 days and then a 40-50% chance on 2 more. The only day that looks decent will be Monday, but it's only forecasting a high of 64. I'm crossing my fingers that we get at least some decent weather.

Although it could rain during the Easter weekend, the forecast shows small amounts. Then the week will start nicely (sunny and warm), with a bit more rain expected at the end of the week. Of course that can still change.

 

[jmpellet]

So is this actually an odd cold spell or to be expected for this time of year? I hear its 44 this morning in south Florida!

 

[NJDVCmember]

I do believe it is colder than normal. As is Fla.

Last year when we were there only half of the Shelter Cove Mall was opened and what was oened was mostly empty stores. Heard a rumor there was going to be condos put in. Anyone have any updates?

 

[RobDoc]

I do believe it is colder than normal. As is Fla.

Last year when we were there only half of the Shelter Cove Mall was opened and what was oened was mostly empty stores. Heard a rumor there was going to be condos put in. Anyone have any updates?

Kroger has purchased the mall. Belk and a couple of other stores will remain and a new Kroger super-store is being built reportedly to open late this year. The mall will no longer be an enclosed mall.

In addition there will be some public park areas added with a nice vista of the marsh. There will also be apartments built. There were some land trades between the developers and the city to accommodate the plans.

Shelter Cove Mall plans - November, 2012

Shelter Cove Mall plans - February, 2013

 

[NJDVCmember]

Oh yes,,, super market! Thanks for the update and the links Doc !


Heard last night that the Fuddrakers (sp) shut down. Was a good place to send the kids to for dinner!

 

[scottb8888]

Cold, 50's maybe low 60's with high winds. Not a lot of fun for the family! Pool and Spa are warm!

 

[kristenrice]

Although it could rain during the Easter weekend, the forecast shows small amounts. Then the week will start nicely (sunny and warm), with a bit more rain expected at the end of the week. Of course that can still change.

We arrive on Saturday and we are staying for the week so your post has made me feel better

I started thinking about how much fun it would be to spend a week in a 2BR, cooped up with my kids and parents. We'd need a vacation after vacation!

 

[jmpellet]

Let's all pray to the weather gods (or somebody!).

 

[Tinkercc]

We are here now also. We arrived on Monday and leave on Friday. It has been cold, but it's been a lot of fun. We chartered a fishing boat this morning and caught a bunch of little sharks. We are having a wonderful time.

 

[okw2012]

Hello everyone,

Here is my monthly weather forecast for HHI.

While the forecast calls for nice weather in March on average, the first week is not looking so good (on the cool side), and that's when I am going...

That being said I am writing this while riding a bus to work which is stuck in traffic. It will likely take me over 3 hours just to get to work today, due to the latest snow storm. I will appreciate a break from all this even if I have to wear a sweater all day!

Mar: warm and dry
Apr-Sep: warm
Oct-Dec: average

These are **average** forecasted conditions for each month. Even when the forecast is correct, weather on individual days can be quite different from the average.

More details here:

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/multi_season/13_seasonal_outlooks/color/churchill.php

Hello everyone,

Here is my monthly weather forecast for HHI.

Well, I guess I must first admit that I busted my March forecast... I called for a colder first week (which verified) then for warmer than average conditions for the rest of the month. That did not happen.

Well it seems like I can't help but issue the same forecast: looks like a slow start for April, definitely on the cool side, but warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of the month, and until July.

So here is the forecast:

Apr-Jul: warm
Aug-Dec: average

These are **average** forecasted conditions for each month. Even when the forecast is correct, weather on individual days can be quite different from the average.

More details here:

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/multi_season/13_seasonal_outlooks/color/churchill.php

 

[Chelley00]

DH and I are hoping to take advantage of a Kids Night In and go out to dinner for our anniversary alone. Where would you suggest, knowing our time is somewhat limited since we'll have to be back to pick up the kids?

 

[macemc12]

We are here now also. We arrived on Monday and leave on Friday. It has been cold, but it's been a lot of fun. We chartered a fishing boat this morning and caught a bunch of little sharks. We are having a wonderful time.

Glad you are having fun! Windy, cloudy with sleet at times today in Baltimore. I would rather be at HHI!

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[VMS]

Doc it looks like on those mall plans that Shelter Cove Lane is closed now. We are going down next month and often ride our bikes on that route to get to Piggly Wiggly. Do you know if the bike lanes are still open, or are we now blocked from going that way to the PW shopping center?

 

[RobDoc]

Doc it looks like on those mall plans that Shelter Cove Lane is closed now. We are going down next month and often ride our bikes on that route to get to Piggly Wiggly. Do you know if the bike lanes are still open, or are we now blocked from going that way to the PW shopping center?

The road is closed beyond the Newport addition (the condos you can see from the Main Lodge at the resort). That entire area is now a construction zone with trucks and equipment coming and going. The bike lanes out on 278 are open, but not too convenient to easily get to the PW area since they are on the opposite side of 278.

There are road blockades in place but I don't know if there is a way around them on bikes or on foot. "Officially" they are closed both behind and in front of the mall since that whole North side has been demolished and construction is underway.

 

[JMW123]

DH and I are hoping to take advantage of a Kids Night In and go out to dinner for our anniversary alone. Where would you suggest, knowing our time is somewhat limited since we'll have to be back to pick up the kids?

My parents retired to HHI and every time we visit with the grandkids they gift my wife and I a romantic night out while they watch the kids and send us to either the Old Fort Pub or to The Jazz corner

http://www.oldfortpub.com/

By no means a pub, it is a fancy dinner and one of the few places on the island where you can eat right on the water and watch the sunset over the sound between the island and the mainland. Food is excellent (Seafood and steak done fancy southern style) and they have a great wine list. make sure to make a reservation around sunset and request a table next to the windows.

http://www.thejazzcorner.com/

Incredible music from old time southern jazz players play while you eat. Deas Guyz is a personal favorite to see and they regularly play there. Food is also excellent, is more southern "Hip" as opposed to old fort which is southern fancy. They also have a great martini list.

You really can't go wrong if you happen to choose one of these.

 

[VMS]

The road is closed beyond the Newport addition (the condos you can see from the Main Lodge at the resort). That entire area is now a construction zone with trucks and equipment coming and going. The bike lanes out on 278 are open, but not too convenient to easily get to the PW area since they are on the opposite side of 278.

There are road blockades in place but I don't know if there is a way around them on bikes or on foot. "Officially" they are closed both behind and in front of the mall since that whole North side has been demolished and construction is underway.

Thanks, Doc. We do a big shop the first day at PW and then just ride bikes there during the week to get any extra items we need. Really hoping there is some way we can do this.