Several more inches of snow expected, forecast says. Ice to be issue driving. Here’s when
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service released their latest update for the winter storm expected to blow through Beaufort County.
The total snowfall for Tuesday night into Wednesday has increased since earlier Tuesday and is now expected to total 4 to 6 inches.
The area also remains under a cold weather advisory, which will remain in effect until Thursday morning. Tuesday night wind chills are expected to drop to 15 degrees, a near record low for the area. As clouds dissipate on Wednesday, the temperatures will rise to the mid 30s.
A light drizzle Tuesday evening is expected to transition into a mix of snow and sleet around 8 p.m. Overnight snow will continue to fall until Wednesday morning. Any sleet that falls could reduce the amount of snow that accumulates in the area, the NWS said.
Wet roads are at risk of refreezing Wednesday and Thursday nights, leading to dangerous black ice on the roads. It’s also possible that suspension bridge cables will accumulate ice, which could then fall onto cars and pedestrians, according to a briefing from the NWS.
Forecasters predict that any travel on area roads Tuesday night into Wednesday will be dangerous. Those that need to travel are encouraged to check road conditions and the weather forecast before heading out.
This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM.
