Winter Storm Watch
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Sat 01/24/2026 07:00 AM ESTEnd Time
Mon 01/26/2026 01:00 PM ESTSignificance
WatchImpacts
Moderate impact
Locations Affected
Charlotte, NC ∙ Asheville, NC ∙ Concord, NC ∙ Gastonia, NC ∙ Rock Hill, SC ∙ Greenville, SC ∙ Clarkesville, GA ∙ Rock Hill York County Airport, SC ∙ Hartwell, GA ∙ Spear, NCFull Alert Message
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1237 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and one inch possible. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
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