Two rounds of winter weather could be heading for SC

Freezing rain is possible for the Midlands on Thursday, as temperatures remain below normal.

Rain, combined with an arctic blast of cold air, could bring a wintry mix that could lead to light freezing rain late Thursday in the areas south of Interstate 20, according to the National Weather Service in Columbia. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 30s on Thursday and dip into the mid 20s overnight.

Forecasters are expecting the weather to remain dry on Friday and Saturday, they said Wednesday. But a cold front that is expected to arrive Sunday could bring with it some moisture.

Models, however, are too inconsistent so far out. So, confidence remains low as to what will happen. Forecasters said there is a “limited” chance of snow Sunday into Monday.

But the Weather Channel, as of Wednesday, continued to predict the possibility of occasional snow showers late Sunday on New Year’s Eve.

This story was originally published December 27, 2017 at 10:58 AM with the headline "Two rounds of winter weather could be heading for SC."