Watch the winter snow storm move through SC with live webcams. Here’s how
Parts of South Carolina are expected to be blanketed in snow and ice on Friday — and if you want to watch it unfold live from the comfort of your home, there are ways.
Ice, sleet, and snow are predicted to fall across the northern and western Midlands on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Even greater accumulations of snow and ice are predicted for the Upstate.
The NWS considers a mixture of sleet and freezing rain to be the primary threat for the Midlands and expects the worst of it to hit Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
The weather may make travel difficult Friday evening. The NWS also warns that ice accumulation could damage some trees and cause a few power outages.
For much of the Upstate, residents can expect snow before 2 p.m. on Friday, with highs of just 35 degrees. The NWS predicts up to 1 inch of snow will fall during the day.
The Upstate may receive more snow, mixed with freezing rain and sleet from about 3 a.m. through 4 a.m. Saturday, the NWS states.
Watch storm with SC live webcams
For those who are curious, you don’t have to limit yourself to watching the snow from your window or through Instagram posts.
South Carolinians can watch the winter fallout live through a series of webcams. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has dozens of traffic cams on highways and interstates around the Midlands and the Upstate.
To access them, click here.
Once you’ve clicked on the link, a map of the state will appear. Zoom in to look at cameras across the state. Click on the camera icon you want to view, and you’ll get live video of whatever that camera sees.
Another batch of 20 webcams in South Carolina hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey are also available for use. To view them, click here.
There is also a live webcam on the Congaree River at US 321 to watch potential snow and ice fall by clicking here.
This story was originally published January 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
