South Carolina – Ice coats tree limbs and roadways across the Upstate, snapping branches and turning quiet streets slick before sunrise. Even light movement outside feels risky as frozen ground refuses to thaw.
An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect across Upstate South Carolina into the western Piedmont of North Carolina, including the Charlotte metro, through early afternoon. Treacherous conditions persist from earlier sleet and freezing rain, even though precipitation is tapering.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, significant icing continues to affect roads, trees, and power lines. Numerous outages remain possible as winds stress ice-laden branches. Travel may be impossible in spots where downed trees block secondary roads.
I-85, I-77, and key connectors around Charlotte, Spartanburg, and Greenville remain hazardous. Bridges and overpasses freeze first. Any melting later today will refreeze quickly after sunset, raising flash-freezing concerns into tonight and early Tuesday.
Temperatures climb toward the upper 30s this afternoon, allowing limited improvement. That window is short. Clear skies tonight allow cold air to settle fast, dropping lows into the teens. Wind chills follow, making cleanup efforts more dangerous.
Tuesday brings sunshine but little warmth. Highs remain near the upper 30s, while shaded areas stay icy. Conditions improve further Wednesday as highs reach near 40 degrees, but lingering cold nights continue to stress pipes and infrastructure.
Late week trends quieter and drier. Thursday and Friday bring gradual moderation with calmer weather, though mornings remain cold. The broader 6–10 day outlook shows precipitation easing while milder air expands across the Southeast into early February.
Avoid unnecessary travel today. Keep emergency supplies close and watch for falling limbs. Are roads still icy where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Charlotte, NC
• Today: Becoming sunny, icy roads early, high near 38°F
• Tuesday: Sunny, cold morning, high near 38°F
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, improving, high near 40°F
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 39°F
• Friday: Partly sunny, cold morning, high near 35°F
