How much snow will the Upstate SC get? See the latest forecast

February 19, 2025

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On the eve of a potential snowfall event, some uncertainty remains as to how much precipitation – if any – the Upstate will receive.

The latest Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service at 4:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, called for potential winter weather hazards in the Upstate.

Here’s what the NWS told the News about the impending weather.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Upstate

The forecast was not firm by late Tuesday afternoon. But here’s what the outlook says:

“An area of low pressure passing to the south of the region is expected to spread wintry precipitation across the area north of a line from Clayton, Georgia, to Greenville, Spartanburg, and Rock Hill in Upstate South Carolina, and Monroe, North Carolina, on Wednesday and Wednesday night,” the NWS said. “Confidence remains low on snow or ice accumulations across the Georgia and South Carolina Piedmont. But any amounts are expected to be light.”

How much snow will Upstate South Carolina get?

In Upstate South Carolina, NWS Meteorologist Jeffrey Taylor said that some areas are expected to see light snow.

“There are some parts in northernmost upstate, along the North Carolina border, some of those areas that may get a tenth or a couple of tenths of an inch,” Taylor said.

He added that the northeastern corner of the region including York, Chester and Cherokee Counties could see small amounts. Some areas along the N.C. border may also see ice or freezing rain.

Chances of ice on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Chance of precipitation in the Upstate South Carolina

NWS forecasts for the Greenville-Spartanburg area show a chance of snow showers before 5 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers, with an overall chance of precipitation resting at 80%.

On Wednesday night, there is a chance of rain and snow showers before 7 p.m., then a slight chance of snow. The overall chance of precipitation overnight is 30%. By Thursday, the area is expected to be mostly sunny.

Winter weather advisory in Western NC

The latest advisory for WNC from the weather service goes into effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, and ends at noon Thursday, Feb. 20.

WNC as well as portions of northeast Georgia could see snow accumulations mainly under an inch in valleys, and up to 1-3 inches on ridgetops. Ice accumulations are also a risk, as well as winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

How much snow will Asheville get? Western NC?

Meanwhile, Taylor told the Citizen Times that Asheville will likely only see a small amount of snow and ice throughout the storm.

“We’ve got about a half an inch of snow over the Asheville area to the whole event tomorrow,” Taylor said. “So it’s not very much. It’s still looking pretty low end.”

Taylor added that coming precipitation could include potential for rain, snow and freezing rain. As usual, higher elevations of WNC are likely to see the most snow and ice in the region.

AccuWeather's snow forecast for Feb. 18-20, 2025. — AccuWeather’s snow forecast for Feb. 18-20, 2025.

Chance of precipitation in Asheville, Western NC

According to NWS forecasts, overall chance of precipitation in the Asheville area on Wednesday, Feb. 19, rests at 70%. In the Hendersonville area, the chance is slightly higher at 80%. Snow showers are most likely before 5 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers.

On Wednesday night, there is a 30% chance of rain and snow showers before 7 p.m. in both Asheville and Hendersonville.