StormTeam 3: Potential snow on Saturday, dangerously cold on Sunday

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StormTeam 3: Potential snow on Saturday, dangerously cold on Sunday

This forecast from StormTeam 3 outlines quiet, chilly conditions mid-week transitioning to a cold weekend with potential light snow. Here’s a clear breakdown:

Thursday (Today)

  • Quiet start with increasing clouds in the afternoon.
  • Highs: Upper 40s to lower 50s—stay bundled up.

Friday

  • Dry and mild improvement.
  • Highs: Upper 50s to lower 60s—perfect for outdoor plans before the chill returns.

Weekend Outlook

A low-pressure system moves through Friday night into Saturday, bringing cold rain initially, then possible snow as arctic air surges in.

Day/TimeConditionsTempsPrecip ChanceNotes
Sat Morning/LunchCold rain, possible rain-snow mixMid-30s by lunch; upper 30s-lower 40s overnight40% POPTemps drop below freezing afternoon onward.
Sat Afternoon/EveningSnow showers or flurries (not constant)30s (wind chills in 20s)40% POPBest accumulation chance north of I-16 (Lowcountry); lighter south of it (e.g., Alma, Baxley). Accumulations depend on storm track.
Sun MorningBitter coldTeens (wind chills single digits)LowDangerous cold—protect pipes, pets, and people.

Next Week

Milder air builds back in gradually, with highs reaching mid-to-upper 50s by Wednesday.

Key Advice: With arctic air and potential wintry mix, prepare for slippery roads Saturday if snow hits your area (especially north of I-16). Layer up, check on vulnerable folks, and monitor updates as the storm’s path refines totals. Safe travels!

Living near South Carolina’s Lowcountry, this could spill over—want a customized forecast for there or tips on prepping for cold snaps?

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