Greenville, SC — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Greenville and much of Upstate South Carolina from 7 a.m. Saturday through 1 p.m. Monday, raising concerns about hazardous travel and possible power outages.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, the watch was issued due to the potential for heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain across the region. While exact precipitation amounts remain uncertain, forecasters warn that dangerous travel conditions and widespread power outages are possible if higher-impact winter weather develops.
The watch period begins Saturday morning and extends through Monday afternoon, indicating a prolonged window for impacts. Officials noted that travel could become hazardous quickly, especially on untreated roads, bridges, and elevated surfaces. Power outages could last multiple days if ice accumulates on trees and power lines.
The Winter Storm Watch includes Greenville County and surrounding areas, with impacts possible across much of western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia. As confidence increases, the watch may be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning.
Residents are urged to prepare now by reviewing travel plans, ensuring emergency supplies are available, and staying informed of forecast updates. Commuters, students, and workers with weekend or early-week travel plans may be especially affected if conditions worsen overnight.
The National Weather Service emphasized that now is the time to prepare and warned against waiting until conditions deteriorate.
Residents in Greenville should closely monitor forecast updates through Friday and the weekend, as timing, precipitation type, and impact levels may change.
