2026-01-22: On Wednesday (21 January), states of emergency were declared in South Carolina and North Carolina ahead of a major winter storm expected to impact the Carolinas this weekend. Authorities warned of hazardous travel conditions, power outages, and a mix of snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain as the storm is forecast to arrive on Saturday (24 January) and continue early next week.
Traffic disruptions are to be expected, floods and landslides are possible. Travellers should exercise heightened caution, especially near rivers and mountainslopes, and follow instructions by authorities.
