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Severe Winter Weather Alerts Issued for South Carolina

1/22/2026

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The Lowcountry of South Carolina is expected to experience a significant winter weather event this weekend, with freezing rain and ice likely to affect travel and potentially cause power outages.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for Saturday and Sunday.
Inland areas face the highest ice risk, while coastal regions may see more rain.
Meteorologists monitor two forecast models that project differing storm tracks and temperatures.

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Story summary

The Lowcountry of South Carolina is expected to experience a significant winter weather event this weekend, with freezing rain and ice likely to affect travel and potentially cause power outages.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for Saturday and Sunday.
Inland areas face the highest ice risk, while coastal regions may see more rain.
Meteorologists monitor two forecast models that project differing storm tracks and temperatures.