Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
Issued by NWS Greer, SC
021 WWUS42 KGSP 240735 WSWGSP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 235 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 GAZ010-NCZ062>065-507-509-SCZ101>103-242030- /O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/ Rabun-Macon-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Mountain, Rocky Bottom, Hendersonville, Mountain City, Rainbow Springs, Mountain Rest, Tuxedo, Clayton, Cedar Mountain, Brevard, Kyle, Glassy Mountain, Cashiers, Saluda, Fletcher, Franklin, Dana, Highlands, Chimney Rock State Park, East Flat Rock, Etowah, Wolf Mountain, and Little River 235 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between three quarters inch and one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of northeast Georgia, upstate South Carolina, and portions of southwest North Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...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. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase late Saturday night into Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by Sunday evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. Commerce will be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will lead to snapped power lines and falling trees or tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ GAZ017-018-026-028-029-NCZ068>072-082-508-510-SCZ008>014-019-104>109- 242030- /O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/ Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston- Mecklenburg-Cabarrus-Union-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk- Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester-Greenwood- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg- Including the cities of Forest City, Middleton, Ware Shoals, Westminster, Calhoun Falls, Inman, Crouse, Indian Trail, Hollywood, Lavonia, Great Falls, Clemson, Columbus, Cornelia, Reed Creek, Walhalla, Kannapolis, Trinity, Baldwin, Boiling Springs Sc, Clinton, Monroe, Blackstock, Ninety Six, Ruckersville, Spindale, Catawba, Simpsonville, Chester, Fountain Inn, Gumlog, Weddington, Boydville, Clarkesville, Shelby, Tryon, Greenville, Mill Spring, Concord, Cornwell, Fortsonia, Oakway, Fork Shoals, Spartanburg, Abbeville, Greer, Gaffney, Hartwell, Duncan, Elberton, Seneca, Mauldin, Toccoa, Charlotte, Anderson, Royston, Lyman, Rutherfordton, Canon, Kings Mountain, Union, Monarch Mills, Gastonia, Demorest, Lincolnton, Taylors, Fingerville, Wellford, Easley, Franklin Springs, Nuberg, Rock Hill, Berea, Landrum, Laurens, and Dacusville 235 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations mainly between one half and three quarters of an inch. Locally higher ice amounts possible, especially across the South Carolina foothills. * WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase late Saturday night into Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by Sunday evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ NCZ033-035>037-056-057-501>506-242030- /O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/ Avery-Alexander-Iredell-Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Caldwell Mountains- Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains- Eastern McDowell- Including the cities of Ashford, Statesville, Valdese, St. Stephens, Banner Elk, Ingalls, Salisbury, Lenoir, Marion, Dysartsville, Taylorsville, Glenwood, Morganton, Fero, Newland, Old Fort, Mocksville, Ellendale, Advance, Farmington, Bethlehem, Fork Church, Stony Point, Kings Creek, Woodlawn, Millersville, Nebo, Hiddenite, Sugar Hill, Mooresville, Sawmills, Hickory, Jonas Ridge, Granite Falls, Newton, Patterson, and Pleasant Grove 235 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one half and three quarters of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The northern mountains and northern foothills of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...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. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet, ice and snow accumulations will increase rapidly Saturday night, and may taper off for a time before increasing again Sunday night. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ048>053-058-059-242030- /O.CON.KGSP.IS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/ Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe-Graham-Northern Jackson- Including the cities of Allenstand, Cruso, Busick, Luck, Celo, Almond, Hot Springs, Robbinsville, Ramseytown, Wesser, Candler, Poplar, Spruce Pine, Waterville, Swiss, Burnsville, Walnut, Waynesville, Cove Creek, Stecoah, Sylva, Faust, Asheville, Cullowhee, Bryson City, Tuckasegee, Canton, Alarka, Black Mountain, Mars Hill, Luada, Marshall, and Micaville 235 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter inch in the valleys, and between one half and one inch in the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina near the Tennessee border, including northern Jackson County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. The outages could last for days in some areas. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice, snow and sleet accumulations will increase rapidly between 7 PM Saturday evening and midnight Sunday morning. A transition to rain is expected in the valleys of the Tennessee border counties as early as Sunday morning. The rain may change to light snow Sunday night and early Monday morning, while very cold temperatures could result in roads refreezing Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Lane