Weather Briefing for Friday, January 30, 2026 Winter Storm Warning This Weekend
GENERAL FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
..TODAY.…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT.…Cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Cold with lows around 16. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
..SATURDAY.…Patchy fog in the morning. Snow. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Colder with highs in the lower 20s. Temperature falling to around 15 in the afternoon. Winds out of the north 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 90 percent. Wind chill values as low as 8 below in the afternoon.
..SATURDAY NIGHT.…Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Blustery, cold with lows around 4 above. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 17 below.
..SUNDAY.…Sunny, blustery with highs in the upper 20s. Winds out of th northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 16 below in the morning.
..SUNDAY NIGHT.…Mostly clear. Cold with lows 5 to 10 above. Wind chill values as low as zero.
..MONDAY.…Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
..MONDAY NIGHT.…Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 20.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Temperatures will remain very cold through early next week. A strong arctic front may bring the coldest weather of the season this weekend. Temperatures across portions of the area are likely to remain below freezing until at least Monday afternoon. As this period of unusually cold weather continues, the potential for damage to infrastructure, including burst water pipes will steadily increase.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
142 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…The mountains of North Carolina.
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
147 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
…EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible.
* WHERE…The mountains of North Carolina.
* WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
…EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
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Published at 6.00am on Friday, January 30, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins