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Wintry Weather Targets Carolinas

January 22, 2022
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Andrew Rosenthal
An Arctic blast will bring a combination of bitter cold temperatures and rounds of wintry weather to the eastern half of the nation through the end of the work week. A trail of snow and ice will be found from southern Texas into the Carolinas.

A potent cold front crawled across the Eastern U.S. overnight Thursday, becoming situated over the Southeast and Gulf Coast. A low pressure center will begin to develop ahead of the front, which will allow for moisture to be drawn into the Southeast.

North of the developing low pressure, a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is moving across the Carolinas and will push toward the southern Delmarva tonight.

Ice Storm and Winter Storm Warnings stretch from northeastern South Carolina to southeastern Virginia, where ice accretions of up to 0.25 inches are possible, along with 4 to 6 inches of snow. Winter Weather Advisories extend from Georgia into eastern Maryland.

The coastal low and associated Arctic cold front will zip to the east and away from the U.S. on Saturday. Any lingering snow and freezing rain across the Carolinas will end by early in the morning, with drier weather moving in for the rest of the day.

Make sure to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest on this changing weather. With the potential for several rounds of wintry weather across the U.S., it’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage. It’s always best to avoid travel in rough weather as the roads will be dangerous