Snow has been on everyone’s mind this week.
Will we get snow or ice? Should we stock up on bread and milk? Will the electricity and internet go out?
School closings, forecasts, and snow preparations
Reporters A.J. Jackson, Nina Tran, Terry Benjamin and Travis Rose will be updating this blog throughout the day.
Upstate under winter storm warning
Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and Western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina are currently under a winter storm warning by the National Weather Service.
The warning, which replaced an earlier winter storm watch, is effective from 7 a.m. Friday through Saturday morning.
Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with the coming snowstorm, with mainly snow expected across the mountains and north of the I-40 corridor, where total accumulations of 2 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. A wintry mix across the remainder of the area is also expected, with a total of 1 to 2 inches of ice and snow combined possible.
Impacts of the storm will include treacherous and impassable roads, as well as power outages due to snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines.
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Nina Tran
Duke Energy, Blue Ridge, Laurens Electric ready for snow
Duke Energy, Laurens Electric Company, and Blue Ridge said they’re ready for the upcoming storm.
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Terry Benjamin
Ice to follow snow Friday in the Upstate
Snow will begin to fall across most of the Upstate during noontime Friday, according to the NWS. This will last for a few hours, transitioning quickly to sleet and freezing rain, which will continue throughout the night.
“Since we’re expecting a quicker transition, snowfall totals have come down,” said Clay Chaney with the NWS. “You know, we’re still expecting 1 to 2 inches along the 85 corridor. Up towards the Greenville mountains, like in northern part of Greenville County and northern part of Pickens and Oconee, we still have 3 to 5 inches in those areas ― maybe even some locally higher amounts.”
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Nina Tran
Ice on standing water as a car drives by in Anderson, S.C. Tuesday, January 7, 2024.
What should I do if power goes out in SC during snowstorm?
Friday and Saturday’s snowfall may be the reason for cheer but don’t get so excited that you forget to prepare ahead.
The Greenville News recently reported on essentials to purchase from the storm before the snowstorm hits. Now, we will go over what to do during a power outage.
Here’s what residents should know if they are without power, per AccuWeather.
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Nina Tran
Photos: A look back at winter storms in Greenville.
E-learning planned for Upstate students due to snow
As a precaution to seeing the inclement weather approaching, Upstate-based school districts have announced building closings, postponed athletic events, and canceled field trips and activities due to the area’s first possible snowfall since 2022.
For information in each county, here are the latest updates for Anderson, Spartanburg, and Greenville County schools and what students, staff, and parents can expect on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11:
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A.J. Jackson
Shoppers search for bread, milk
Shoppers in the Upstate were busy preparing for the upcoming winter storm on Wednesday by shopping for bread, milk, and eggs at Spartanburg grocery stores.
Parking lots were full and shoppers were loading up grocery carts and filling up the trunks of their vehicles with essential items.
Bread and milk are usually some of the most sought-after items at grocery stores when snow is forecasted. Most folks
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Jose Franco, Nina Tran
Crews in Greenville, Upstate prepare roads for wintry conditions; GSP expects to be ‘open’
With a winter storm likely on the horizon later this week, crews across the Upstate were preparing roads and bridges on Wednesday for the possibility of snow and ice.
On Wednesday afternoon, Spartanburg County roads and bridges department members were applying saltwater brine to bridges and key roads. The brine helps to prevent snow and ice from accumulating on road surfaces.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation also maintains important stretches of road in the Upstate.
In a news release Wednesday, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said, “SCDOT crews are preparing equipment and pre-treating roads across the state while we continue to monitor the forecast. We want our community members to know that SCDOT stands ready to respond to any winter weather to keep South Carolinians moving.”
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Baker Maultsby
Cold weather tips: When to drip your faucets, how to set your thermostat
With freezing temperatures settling in across the Upstate – and snow on the way – it’s important to know how to protect your home.
A winter storm is expected in the Upstate on Friday, Jan. 10, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain to the area. Lows in the 20s will add to the cold weather hazards.
From dripping taps to prevent burst pipes to optimal temperatures for your thermostat and beyond, here’s your guide to winter-proofing your home.
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Iris Seaton
Homeless shelters, warming centers ready for cold weather, snow
Several warming centers, shelters, and soup kitchens have opened up in the Upstate to provide refuge for homeless people during inclement weather.
Miracle Hill Ministries operates four cold weather shelters — the Greenville Rescue Mission, Shepherd’s Gate Women’s Shelter, Spartanburg Rescue Mission, and Cherokee Rescue Mission, said Guest Supporter Brian Newton at Miracle Hill Ministries.
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Travis Jacque Rose
Photos: Looking back at past snow storms in Spartanburg
Photos: Past Winter storms in Anderson
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Snow day in Greenville, Upstate: What to know on schools, roads, prep