Tag: Weather

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.

Our Daily Rest in Seneca has activated its White Flag shelter, offering warmth from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at 525 East Main Street when temperatures drop below 36°F. HOPE Missions of the Upstate in Anderson operates a warming shelter November through March on nights below 38°F, and the YMCA of Easley, Pickens, and Powdersville provides heated spaces, hot showers, and charging stations […]

A potential winter storm could bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to parts of the Upstate from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. The areas north of I-20, particularly around the I-85 Corridor and into Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson Counties, are at risk for hazardous road conditions, with slippery bridges and overpasses likely. While snowfall and ice amounts remain uncertain, sufficient […]

With freezing temperatures approaching, the South Carolina Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund and South Carolina Municipal Insurance Trust advise municipalities to prepare for winter weather. Key steps include draining or insulating water pipes, covering spigots, turning off sprinklers, maintaining building thermostats at 55°F or higher, and checking vehicle anti-freeze levels and tire pressure. To protect employees, encourage layered clothing, […]

The Blood Connection (TBC) is urgently calling for blood donations as an approaching winter storm threatens to disrupt collections across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. With only 2-3 days’ worth of blood inventory remaining, TBC aims to build reserves to 5-7 days before severe weather brings snow, ice, and power outages. Donors are encouraged to act immediately, with […]