Important Updates
➔ Total snowfall total forecast has been increased with the afternoon forecast.
➔ Ice accumulation has been lowered along the GA Coast.
➔ Uncertainty remains on mixed precip type along the coastal corridor, although colder temperatures support a trend to mainly snow for most areas this evening.
➔ A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the entire area.
Key Messages
Cold Temperatures:
◆ High confidence remains that very cold temperatures will impact southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia through Thursday.
◆ Near-record low temperatures are possible Wednesday night.
◆ Dangerous wind chills are likely tonight and Wednesday night, with values running 10-15°F Winter Precipitation Potential:
◆ Wintry precipitation is now spreading into the region and will increase in coverage and intensity this evening.
◆ Some mixed precipitation (snow/sleet) remains possible along the South Carolina coast.
◆ Potential for snow/sleet and freezing rain remains along the southeast Georgia coast.
● Snow Amounts: 3 to 5 inches of snow expected (most areas) with locally higher amounts possible.
● Ice/Freezing Rain Amounts: Accumulation around one tenth of an inch, mainly Georgia coastal counties.
◆ Greatest impact window: This evening into Wednesday morning.
Travel:
◆ Hazardous travel tonight. Some travel issues could continue into Wednesday night and Thursday as wet roads
could refreeze.