Greenville, SC – Confidence is increasing that a winter storm could bring significant travel impacts to the Greenville area and surrounding Upstate this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville–Spartanburg office, confidence is now 60–70% for at least moderate winter storm impacts from Saturday through Sunday. While exact precipitation types remain uncertain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all possible, with the potential for disruptions to daily life.
Forecast guidance shows a notable risk for accumulating snow, including a measurable chance of 4 inches or more, particularly north of Interstate 85 and closer to the North Carolina border. In addition, parts of the region face a risk of at least 0.25 inches of ice accumulation, which could significantly increase the likelihood of power outages and tree damage.
Road conditions could deteriorate quickly if freezing rain develops. Interstate 85, Interstate 26, U.S. Highway 29, and U.S. Highway 123 are among the corridors most likely to see slick and hazardous travel, especially during periods of ice or heavier snowfall.
While Wednesday remains dry and mild, forecasters stressed that attention should now turn to weekend preparations. Temperatures are expected to turn much colder behind the storm, which could prolong impacts on untreated roads even after precipitation ends.
Residents, commuters, and weekend travelers are encouraged to review travel plans, prepare vehicles, and monitor forecast updates closely as details on timing and precipitation types become clearer over the next several days.
