Category: Weather

While interstates and primary routes are mostly clear following the winter storm, there could still be patches of ice on roadways, especially in the Upstate. Drivers, slow down, leave room between your vehicle and others on the road, and stay alert. And, as a result, Oconee, Pickens and Anderson County Schools are all operating on a two-hour delay today (Monday, […]

College Street Baptist Church in Walhalla will serve as a shelter starting at 4pm. No pets please. If you have any questions, call the Oconee County EOC at 864-364-5911. A list of other shelters in our area is available here.  

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-02 to declare a State of Emergency in support of the state’s ongoing response efforts to the winter weather moving across South Carolina. The State of Emergency coincides with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center moving to Operation Condition 2 as of 10:00 AM. “Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared, and […]

JAN 9, 2025, SENECA SC – As we adapt to evolving weather conditions, the City of Seneca will be adjusting operational hours to ensure essential services continue while prioritizing the safety and well–being of our community and staff.  Seneca City Hall and all City facilities will be closed on Friday, January 10th in anticipation of the imminent winter weather. Additional […]

Oconee County government offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, due to predicted inclement weather related to the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning issued for the entire Upstate. Administrative offices, including the Libraries and Courts will be closed, however all emergency and public safety personnel as well as the County’s public works division will be on duty during […]

Winter Storm Warning Issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC from Fri, Jan 10, 7:00 AM EST to Sat, Jan 11, 7:00 AM EST What: Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. Where: Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. […]

(Walhalla, SC) ————————————The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is standing ready to respond as the first winter storm of the season will descend upon the Golden Corner beginning Friday. “The National Weather Service has placed Oconee County under a Winter Strom Watch from Friday morning until Saturday morning,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “Accumulations of snow and ice are in […]

The South Carolina DOT is pre-treating roads and mobilizing equipment to ensure safe travel during the anticipated winter storm, urging drivers to slow down, give crews space, and avoid travel if possible. Duke Energy advises customers to prepare for potential outages, noting that ice buildup can damage power lines and recommends lowering thermostats to conserve energy. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative […]

In anticipation of Friday’s expected winter storm, AnMed may reduce hours or temporarily close certain outpatient facilities and services. Patients can stay informed by visiting go.anmed.org/weather-updates. AnMed is working closely with state health officials and emergency management teams to ensure an effective response to the storm.