Greenville, South Carolina – Preliminary snowfall totals from a winter storm that began early Saturday morning show widespread snow accumulation across parts of Upstate South Carolina, western North Carolina, and northeast Georgia, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office.
The storm impacted the region from Saturday, January 31, through Sunday, February 1, with snowfall totals varying by elevation and location. Early analysis indicates widespread totals of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts exceeding 10 inches, particularly across the North Carolina foothills and higher elevations.
Communities near Interstate 85 between Greenville and Spartanburg, Interstate 26 toward Asheville, and Interstate 40 across western North Carolina experienced some of the higher totals. Portions of the North Carolina mountains and adjacent foothills recorded snowfall in the 8 to 12 inch range, while lower elevations across South Carolina generally measured 3 to 6 inches.
The National Weather Service emphasized that the map remains preliminary and is subject to revision as additional snowfall reports are received from trained observers, automated gauges, and public submissions. Officials are requesting additional snowfall reports from parts of Alexander, Davie, Graham, Madison, Polk, Abbeville, Greenwood, Union, and Elbert counties to improve final totals.
Snowfall amounts reflect both storm duration and varying snowfall intensity, with some locations seeing heavier bands that produced higher localized accumulations. Lingering travel impacts are expected on secondary roads, bridges, and shaded areas, especially along US-29, US-74, and mountain roadways where snowpack remains.
Motorists are urged to continue using caution as cleanup efforts continue and melting during the day may refreeze overnight.
This storm may be especially significant for commuters, school districts, and transportation crews dealing with lingering snow and ice conditions.
Residents are encouraged to submit snowfall reports through the National Weather Service reporting tools and monitor updates as final storm totals are refined.
