Dangerously Cold Conditions to Follow Historic Snowstorm in Carolinas

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After a historic snowstorm blanketed the Carolinas over the weekend, the region is bracing for dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills as low as -20 degrees in the mountains. The snowfall will wind down early Sunday morning, but gusty winds will lead to blowing snow and hazardous conditions to end the weekend.

Why it matters

The combination of heavy snow, gusty winds, and plummeting temperatures poses a serious threat to public safety across the Carolinas. Residents will need to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, and officials may need to open warming shelters to protect the most vulnerable populations.

The details

Overnight, light to moderate snowfall will come to an end from west to east. Gusty winds will lead to blowing snow at times and wind chill values below zero; expect lows in the lower teens. Sunday is still on track to be sunny but frigid with highs in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Wind chill values will range from -20 across the mountains to -5 in Charlotte.

• Overnight, light to moderate snowfall will come to an end from west to east.
• Sunday will be sunny but frigid with highs in the upper 20s and lower 30s.

What’s next

A First Alert remains in place on Monday for the hazardous and cold conditions. Monday and Tuesday mornings will start out frigid with lows in the teens and single digits. By the afternoon, highs will climb into the upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.