South Carolina and North Carolina Brace for Powerful Wintry Blast as Wind Chills Plunge Below Zero in the Mountains

SOUTH CAROLINA / NORTH CAROLINA — A sharp wintry blast is expected to sweep across the Carolinas on Thursday, bringing very strong winds, bitterly cold air, and scattered snow showers, especially in the mountains and higher elevations. While this system is not expected to produce a widespread major snowstorm, forecasters warn that dangerous wind chills and localized accumulations could still have significant impacts.

The coldest conditions are expected to peak late Thursday into early Friday morning.

Strong Winds and Dangerous Wind Chills Take Center Stage

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