Greenville, South Carolina – Dangerously cold temperatures and widespread black ice are creating hazardous conditions across the Upstate and western North Carolina this morning as unseasonably cold weather continues.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville–Spartanburg, Extreme Cold Warnings remain in effect for higher elevations, while Cold Weather Advisories cover the rest of the region through noon. Wind chills early Tuesday ranged from 10 to 20 degrees below zero in portions of the North Carolina mountains, with subfreezing wind chills common across much of the Upstate.
Forecasters warn that black ice is widespread, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roadways, making driving dangerous even where pavement appears wet. Conditions are especially hazardous during the morning commute before temperatures rise slightly later today.
Cities including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and Waynesville are impacted. Travel corridors such as Interstate 85, Interstate 26, Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 29, and Interstate 77 may see slick spots, especially in elevated or rural areas.
Although temperatures are expected to moderate slightly this afternoon, highs will remain well below normal, generally in the upper 30s to lower 40s. The National Weather Service notes that unseasonably cold weather will persist through the foreseeable future, with another Arctic blast expected this weekend.
Residents are urged to use extreme caution while driving, reduce speeds, and allow extra stopping distance. Officials also recommend dressing in layers, limiting time outdoors, and taking steps to protect pipes, pets, and vulnerable individuals.
Students, early-shift workers, and commuters traveling during the morning hours face the greatest risk, particularly along untreated roads and elevated surfaces.
Forecasters continue to monitor the next cold surge and advise residents to stay tuned for updated advisories as conditions evolve.
