South Carolinians who enjoy snow may get their wish at the end of this week.
So long as they dwell in specific areas of the state.
As of Monday evening, the National Weather Service predicted a minor possibility of snow in the Midlands on Friday, with a much higher likelihood in the Upstate. There was no snow anticipated for inhabitants of the Pee Dee region or the Lowcountry.
The snow is forecast to follow several days of below-average temperatures in the state.
SC snow chances
Midlands
The newest NWS forecast indicates a 30% chance of snow in the Midlands around 1 p.m., followed by rain, perhaps mixed with snow and freezing rain that evening. People living north of I-20 are most likely to see snow and freezing rain.
As of Monday evening, less than an inch of snow was expected in the Midlands.
“While confidence in frozen precipitation is still low, the potential of a mix of rain, snow freezing rain, or sleet is increasing,” the National Weather Service informs us.
Upstate
Residents in the Upstate should expect much more snow on Friday and Saturday. The NWS forecast predicts a 40% chance of snow after 2 p.m. on Friday, followed by rain and further snow that evening. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are likely.
The NWS predicts a 70% probability of a wintry combination of snow and rain on Saturday.
Freezing temperatures
South Carolina will see below-average temperatures leading up to the probable snowfall, which may aid in snow and ice formation in some areas of the state.
From Tuesday to Thursday, the Midlands should have highs in the high 40s and lows in the low 20s.
The NWS anticipates much colder conditions in the Lowcountry, with highs in the mid-to-low 40s and lows in the low 20s.
