Weather impact update
- Feb 2
- 1 min read
A powerful Arctic blast hit Greenville on Saturday, bringing 4 to 8 inches of total snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph created potential whiteout conditions in some areas.
This could be the milestone event that people will discuss for years to come, said one man in Taylors. Another person said that many will display pictures of this event in family photo albums.
Meantime, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor for S.C., severe to extreme drought conditions are impacting the Upstate, with 97% of the state in some form of drought.
Major Upstate areas, including Greenville, Pickens, and Anderson counties, are experiencing severe drought. Recent rainfall has been insufficient to alleviate the long-term deficits.
