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On Friday at 1:47 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued an updated extreme cold watch valid from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 10 a.m. The watch is for Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greater Oconee and Greater Pickens as well as Cherokee, York, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Greenwood, Greenville and Spartanburg counties.

The NWS states, "Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below possible."

"The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken," comments the NWS. "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."

This watch is in effect until Sunday at 10 a.m.

Extreme cold watch: Be Prepared. An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible. As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.

Extreme cold warning: Take Action! An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring. If you are in an area with an extreme cold warning, avoid going outside. If you have to go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows your whereabouts. Update them when you arrive safely at your destination.

Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.

Source: The National Weather Service

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Another round of winter weather will be possible beginning late Friday through early Sunday in the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia. With cold air locked in place, this will mainly be a snow event, with some light ice possible along coastal regions.

What You Need To Know

While there are still a lot of details to be confirmed, trends are showing a developing coastal low off the Carolinas. With cold air in place, this means significant, impactful snow for the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia this weekend.

Winter Weather Alerts

Winter Storm Warnings will go into effect Friday afternoon for the region. A Winter Storm Warning is issued when snow will be impactful across the warned zone and travel may become difficult. Snowfall totals could exceed 8 inches.

Timing of the snow

The amount of snow will depend on the location of the low pressure and its proximity to the coast. With moderate temperatures along the coast, at the onset, a wintry mix with snow, sleet and even light freezing rain may be possible before becoming all snow.

Temperatures are forecasted to be colder than last weekend, so the majority of the precipitation would fall as snow elsewhere across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Here's one model's interpretation of the snow, beginning late Friday with most of the flakes falling during the day on Saturday before ending early Sunday.

The heaviest snow will fall Saturday night into Sunday morning along the eastern part of North Carolina.

Snowfall totals

Snowfall totals will be highest along central and eastern North Carolina with isolated amounts upwards of a foot of snow. Moderate snow will fall along the entire state of South Carolina, with lesser amounts in northeastern Georgia.

Reduced visibilities

As this storm system strengthens, winds will increase with gusts up to 50 mph, with the highest gusts along the eastern part of the region. Snow kicked up by gusty winds could reduce visibility. White out conditions are possible especially Saturday night into Sunday.

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MYRTLE BEACH — With the Myrtle Beach area expecting at least 4-6 inches of snow this weekend, Horry County crews plan to convert backhoes and motor graders into makeshift snowplows.

On Jan. 29, county workers were staging the heavy equipment, which is normally used for road projects. The Grand Strand doesn’t have a fleet of snowplows because the area doesn’t often see heavy snow, so local officials are improvising.

“It’s one of those things where we will use whatever resources we have to to fit the situation we’re in,” county spokesman Thomas Bell said.

Horry and Georgetown counties are under winter storm and extreme weather watches, but forecasters say those will likely become warnings by late Jan. 30.

Brandon Locklear, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said residents could see a wintry mix during the day on Jan. 31 with the bulk of the snow falling that night.

Along with the snow, the area will also be extremely cold and windy, according to Locklear. Lows are predicted to stay below freezing through Feb. 4, with windchills making things feel even colder.

Snow is expected to stop on the morning of Feb. 1, but impacts from these wintry conditions will likely extend well into next week. Some snow will melt as the temperature climbs to around 40 degrees on Feb. 2, but it will refreeze during the night, Locklear said.

The S.C. Department of Transportation is already treating some state roads in the area. At the county, the focus will be on treating bridges and high-volume county roads.

Georgetown County Emergency Services Director Brandon Ellis said that county has initiated internal coordination efforts to prepare for the weekend weather, including bringing in extra fire and EMS staff throughout the weekend.

Ellis said SCDOT will treat the primary routes in the area, but Georgetown County could also utilize motor graders to remove snow if needed. Ellis said his main concerns are road conditions and the fact that the snow and wind could create white-out conditions.

Santee Cooper is completing its freeze protection checklist and working with neighboring utilities to make sure that everyone stays covered, the utility’s spokeswoman Tracy Vreeland said.

Area utilities are not expecting power outages from the snow, but strong winds in the system could pose a threat to power lines if trees or limbs end up falling or road conditions cause car accidents, said Jennifer Cummings, a spokeswoman for Horry Electric.

“We are going to treat this like any other storm, so crews will be on standby to respond to outages,” Cummings said.

Myrtle Beach spokeswoman Meredith Denari said the city is encouraging residents to stay home Jan. 31 into Feb. 1. She said they should plan to pick up needed groceries and prescriptions before the storm hits.

It appears it’s game over for a Myrtle Beach brewery’s plans to add an indoor pickleball court in The Market Common neighborhood.

Tidal Creek Brewhouse had presented the idea of building Tidal Creek Picklehouse on land near the brewhouse, which is located at 3421 Knoles St. Tidal Creek Picklehouse’s plan would feature 12 pickleball courts, a small brewery, coffee roaster, full bar and craft kitchen, Tidal Creek’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Adrian Sawczuk said previously.

However, a failure to secure “the full amount of capital required to responsibly proceed” has forced Sawczuk to make the “difficult decision not to move forward with the project,” he said by email Thursday.

“We are extremely disappointed to be delivering this news,” Sawczuk said. “We truly believed in the vision for Picklehouse and worked diligently over many months to bring it to life. However, without a clear and secure path to full capitalization, we concluded that moving forward would not be in the best interest of the project or its supporters.”

Rising construction and development costs further widened the gap between funding levels and the total capital needed for the Picklehouse, Sawczuk said.

The Picklehouse was planned for a building and property on Shine Avenue that was declared abandoned by the Myrtle Beach City Council in 2022. City Council amended an ordinance in 2024 that would allow Tidal Creek to move forward with securing abandoned tax credits for the redevelopment project, it was previously reported.

The resolution states that the applicant would have two opportunities to take advantage of the tax credit: through a property tax credit or an income tax credit.

The same tax credits are currently being utilized by the City of Myrtle Beach to build a new theater downtown.

Other pickleball courts planned for Myrtle Beach area

This is not the first pickleball project that has been planned or opened in the Myrtle Beach area.

In August 2025, it was announced that the Dink District, a climate-controlled indoor pickleball center will open this year in Carolina Forest. The center will feature 14 pro-grade courts in a fully enclosed, climate controlled 40,000-square-foot environment, according to an email from Chantal Salomon-Lee.

Dink District will also offer a lounge area with food and beverages, a pro shop and locker rooms with showers, a release from the new facility read. They will have both membership and walk-in availability.

Bistro B, a restaurant and bar with pickleball courts in the back at 1830 N. Kings Highway, opened in April 2025.

And an indoor pickleball court is expected to open this summer on 6 acres near Whispering Pines Golf Course, 900 Harrelson Blvd.

The PicklePort will have 12 indoor pickleball courts and about six covered outdoor courts, according to Dwight Hunsicker, one of the partners in the venture.

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At 7:20 a.m. on Friday, the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC released an updated winter storm warning valid from 4 p.m. until Sunday 7 a.m. The warning is for Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Greater Oconee and Greater Pickens as well as Cherokee, York, Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Union, Chester, Greenwood, Greenville and Spartanburg counties.

"Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph," can be expected according to the NWS. "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."

"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," states the NWS. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency."

This warning is in effect until Sunday at 7 a.m.

On average, weather-related vehicle crashes kill more than 6,000 people nationwide and injure more than 480,000 people each year. Slow down to stay safe if you must travel during periods of snow or freezing rain. If the temperature outside is near freezing, it is safest to assume ice is present on roadways and drive accordingly. If there is ice on power lines or tree branches, the weight may cause them to snap and fall. Avoid driving during those conditions if possible. If you must go out, choose a route with the least number of trees and power lines. Never touch a downed power line, and call 911 if you encounter one. Here are some additional winter weather driving tips:

Source: The National Weather Service

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