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First Alert Weather Day: Snow and Ice Expected January 17-18

1/18/2026

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Weather Service Warns

The National Weather Service issued a First Alert Weather Day for January 18, 2026, as a cold front could bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to coastal and Midland regions of South Carolina on January 17–18, 2026.
Light snow flurries are possible in the Upstate, with a 20–30% chance of accumulation.
Drivers should exercise caution for flash freezing and black ice on roads Sunday night into Monday morning.

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Beijing Faces Snowfall

On January 18, 2026, Beijing recorded its first snowfall.
The Beijing Meteorological Service issued yellow alerts for icy roads and low temperatures.
Snowfall averaged 1.2 millimeters citywide, with 9.9 millimeters in Fengtai district.
The National Meteorological Center issued a blue alert forecasting widespread snow and freezing across China through January 21.

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Weather Service Warns

The National Weather Service issued a First Alert Weather Day for January 18, 2026, as a cold front could bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to coastal and Midland regions of South Carolina on January 17–18, 2026.
Light snow flurries are possible in the Upstate, with a 20–30% chance of accumulation.
Drivers should exercise caution for flash freezing and black ice on roads Sunday night into Monday morning.

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