We are less than 24 hours from a winter storm impacting our area.
Remember: Beaufort county Schools open for half day session today, no school tomorrow.
Chatham County Schools having virtual classes today, tomorrow and Thursday.
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Important Updates
➔ Snowfall total forecast increased modestly overnight.
➔ Freezing rain amounts trending up along the GA coast.
➔ Uncertainty continues to be focused on mixed precip type areas.
➔ A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the entire area.
Key Messages
Cold Temperatures:
◆ High confidence remains that bitterly cold temperatures will impact southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia this week.
◆ Near-record low temperatures are possible Wednesday night.
◆ Dangerous wind chills are possible, especially Wednesday night, with values as low as 8-15°F Winter Precipitation Potential:
◆ Precipitation arrives this afternoon/early evening.
◆ Accumulating snow and freezing rain is expected
● Snow Amounts: 1 to 2.5 inches of snow expected (most areas) with locally higher amounts possible.
● Ice Amounts: Accumulation to near 0.25” of ice mainly Georgia coastal counties.
◆ Greatest impact window: This evening into Wednesday morning.
◆ The risk of additional freezing rain along the immediate coast Thursday night is now very low.
Travel:
◆ Some travel issues could continue into Wednesday night and Thursday as wet roads could refreeze.