Charleston, South Carolina — Snowfall is expected to continue intensifying across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia tonight into Sunday morning, with hazardous travel conditions likely along major corridors including Interstates 26 and 95.
According to the National Weather Service Charleston office, developing low pressure offshore will bring accumulating snow to most of the region through early Sunday. The agency released its final snow forecast, showing widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches across much of the coastal plain, with localized totals of 3 to 5 inches possible north of I-16, including the Charleston metro area.
Forecasters note that snow has already begun falling across portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina and will continue overnight. The highest confidence for impactful snowfall remains north of Interstate 16, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect through early Sunday afternoon. Areas south of I-16, including the Savannah metro, remain under a Winter Weather Advisory.
The National Weather Service warns that the combination of snow-covered roads and falling temperatures will create dangerous driving conditions, particularly on elevated surfaces, bridges, and untreated roads. Visibility reductions are possible during heavier snow bands, especially late tonight.
Behind the snowfall, record-breaking cold air will overspread the region. Wind chills are expected to drop into the single digits above zero, with an Extreme Cold Warning in effect for all counties. Black ice may develop Sunday night and again Monday night as daytime melting refreezes.
Officials urge residents, commuters, and overnight workers to avoid unnecessary travel, prepare for possible delays, and monitor local updates as conditions evolve through Sunday morning.
