The National Weather Service in Charleston warns of a potential winter weather system impacting southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia this weekend, driven by incoming very cold air that could produce freezing rain, sleet, or snow. Confidence is growing for at least minor effects in inland areas like parts of the Charleston region, though specifics on timing, type, and amounts remain uncertain and subject to change. Residents should prepare for possible slick roads on major routes like I-26, US-17, and bridges, where icy spots form first during overnight hours.​
Forecast Uncertainty
Forecasters emphasize low-to-moderate probabilities for minor accumulations, typical for a coastal Lowcountry rarely hit by frozen precipitation. La Niña-influenced patterns this 2025-2026 winter suggest below-normal precipitation overall, reducing major event odds but not ruling out brief hazards. Monitor NWS updates closely, as details should sharpen midweek.​
Safety Tips
Motorists should slow down, increase following distances, and check bridges/overpasses early. Keep emergency kits with blankets, water, and scrapers handy, and avoid unnecessary travel if precipitation freezes. Local authorities urge against fixating on unconfirmed totals this far out.
