Tony Sisk

This is my thinking as well

They have a new update tonight https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=SCZ106&warncounty=SCC045&firewxzone=SCZ106&local_place1=Taylors SC&product1=Ice+Storm+Warning&lat=34.9297&lon=-82.3113

I like Kendra Kent a lot. She is the voice of reason.

^^THIS^^ no one cares about ice nor wants ice.

they finally pulled the trigger.

Agree 100%. But yet, it is shocking the number of people that will pull out a weather app and tell me to the hour what it's going to do. Happened last night with a group I was having dinner with.

Same here. I had to spray some gas into the air filter/to get the the carborator...then it started easily.

that is a strange track for the low.

Agree! I really want to be careful in how I say this...because I do not want to sound condescending. I do not know what has happened in the weather world. And I do not mean the meteorologist....I mean the models. The models just are not reliable anymore. The Science World for Weather...like US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC need to figure this out. How can the models be this wrong. Now for the Forecasters via TV. They are just doing the best they can based on what the models are telling them. And I am positive that after a storm like Helene....they just want to take every potential threat seriously. The guys at GSP NWS are the best in the business. No one is immune to unpredictable weather. Truth is, only ONE knows...and that is our Creator! My fear is, people will draw cold to forecast and become that "yea right" person. And I get it. I guess I'm saying, show some grace to forecasters. Yes, there are some that get dramatic for hits, and will go all out and the worst/best case scenario. Learn who those people are. Otherwise, just be as prepared as you possibly can for weather related problems. As the case for this weekend, it appears to be a total "letdown" from the first expectations. But trust God! We all want what is best for each other. If it gets bad, check on your neighbors!

We are down here buddy! Go ahead and jump, we all waiting on you!!!

Wonder what GSP is seeing that the models are not showing. They seem to think the Upstate is going to get smashed.

GSP just issued a Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Watch URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1237 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ033-035>037-048>053-056>059-062>065- 068>072-082-501>510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-220800- /O.NEW.KGSP.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T1800Z/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Avery-Alexander- Iredell-Davie-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Buncombe- Catawba-Rowan-Graham-Northern Jackson-Macon-Southern Jackson- Transylvania-Henderson-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg- Cabarrus-Union-Caldwell Mountains-Greater Caldwell-Burke Mountains-Greater Burke-McDowell Mountains-Eastern McDowell- Rutherford Mountains-Greater Rutherford-Polk Mountains-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Union-Chester- Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains-Greenville Mountains- Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg- Including the cities of Salisbury, Saluda, Abbeville, Easley, Tuckasegee, Inman, Ashford, Glenwood, Gastonia, Kings Mountain, Bethlehem, Hartwell, Cruso, Sugar Hill, Celo, Baldwin, Ramseytown, Fero, Union, Walnut, Mill Spring, Spartanburg, Waterville, Cornelia, Canton, Charlotte, Landrum, Brevard, Boiling Springs Sc, Ellendale, Taylorsville, Kyle, Swiss, Cullowhee, Bryson City, Waynesville, Catawba, Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Rock Hill, Ninety Six, Pine Mountain, Valdese, Marshall, Demorest, Nebo, Fork Church, Reed Creek, Wesser, Mocksville, Morganton, Canon, Busick, Franklin, Matthews, Mauldin, Concord, Chester, Huntersville, Little River, Spruce Pine, Shelby, Candler, Sawmills, Hollywood, Robbinsville, Fletcher, Hendersonville, East Flat Rock, Toccoa, Mountain Rest, Glassy Mountain, Oakway, Highlands, Rutherfordton, Stony Point, Cove Creek, Nuberg, Westminster, Gumlog, Chimney Rock State Park, Dana, Asheville, Mars Hill, Tuxedo, Tryon, Rocky Bottom, Hickory, Great Falls, Ruckersville, Hot Springs, Newton, Wolf Mountain, Monarch Mills, Greer, Millersville, Farmington, Poplar, Forest City, Simpsonville, Anderson, Boydville, Crouse, Fingerville, Lavonia, Stecoah, Jonas Ridge, Royston, Blackstock, Clinton, Advance, Cedar Mountain, Trinity, Statesville, Almond, Old Fort, Ingalls, St. Stephens, Luck, Granite Falls, Walhalla, Calhoun Falls, Newland, Cashiers, Lenoir, Mooresville, Clarkesville, Banner Elk, Cornwell, Berea, Marion, Micaville, Monroe, Fork Shoals, Clemson, Wellford, Fountain Inn, Faust, Gaffney, Patterson, Fortsonia, Sylva, Columbus, Kings Creek, Clayton, Mountain City, Rainbow Springs, Franklin Springs, Spindale, Hiddenite, Luada, Lincolnton, Pleasant Grove, Seneca, Ware Shoals, Dysartsville, Taylors, Elberton, Lyman, Black Mountain, Duncan, Alarka, Woodlawn, Burnsville, Etowah, Allenstand, Weddington, Dacusville, Greenville, Middleton, and Laurens 1237 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and one inch possible. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

this is an outstanding post and could be repeated for GSP. This is what I'm hoping for: "Thinking maybe 2-3" of snow in CLT, 3-4" of sleet, and minimal freezing rain"

Spot on GMan! The excitement that builds up days before the expected event is so much fun to discuss. Then we all get hit with that sour bug 3 days before each event. What happened overnight seems pretty typical for 76-84 hours out in the SE. Let's stay calm and see what transpires through tonight. GSP NWS are the best in the business. We are fortunate to have them. And they are responsible for some of the most difficult forecasting in the country. Since they are forecasting from the highest elevations to the Laurens/Greenwood area.

"North of Richmond"...we got a new meaning of that song!

If trends are continuing to move it north…that means the High is not as strong as first though.

are you NAM ?

Upstate SC ?

the key take away (1:11 update) .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Confidence continues to increase for a storm system to affect the area this weekend. Chances for accumulating snow and ice accordingly have increased compared to the previous forecast.

In Greenville, SC....this is a big Booooooo

Can you put this in layman terms?

GSP 4:00pm A low pressure system will move near the area this weekend. Temperatures will be cold enough for wintry precipitation for much of the area. Details remain uncertain, but there is the potential for significant wintry weather. Stay up to date with the latest forecasts as the details evolve.

GSP had a record snowfall of 12 inches. Interstates were shut down from Birmingham to Charlotte to Raleigh

It has been 48 in GSP area for about 6 hours now.

SPOT ON!!!