Ice Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Augusta, GA ∙ Columbia, SC ∙ Lone Star, SC ∙ Lake Greenwood, SC ∙ Irmo, SC ∙ Wateree Lake, SC ∙ Lynchburg, SC ∙ Van Wyck, SC ∙ Ridge Spring, SC ∙ Fairfield County Airport, SC

Headline

...AN ICE STORM IS FORECAST FOR THE NORTHERN 2/3RDS OF THE FORECAST AREA SATURDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY...

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 113 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...AN ICE STORM IS FORECAST FOR THE NORTHERN 2/3RDS OF THE FORECAST AREA SATURDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY... ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between three tenths and one half of an inch. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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