South Carolina and North Carolina officials are warning drivers about hazardous road conditions due to rain, potential black ice, freezing fog, and light snow on January 19, 2026.
Key Warnings
Bridges, overpasses, and less-traveled roads freeze first, prompting SCDPS and NCDOT to urge slower speeds, avoidance of sudden braking, and vigilance for slick surfaces. Georgetown, Horry, and Florence Counties issued advisories for black ice and fog overnight into Monday morning, with Florence noting a low-to-moderate snow risk (0.1-1 inch) west of I-95 starting at 10 a.m.
Driving Tips
Use low-beam headlights in fog, avoid sharp turns, and give space to road crews pretreating surfaces. In western North Carolina, unpaved roads damaged…..