Daniel Bonds

The northern Midlands, including Fairfield, Kershaw, Newberry, and Saluda counties, are under a winter storm watch.

A winter storm warning is in effect from the northern Midlands to the Upstate.

The next best chance for rain returns for the weekend, with showers likely for Saturday.

A cold front early next week will likely bring a big drop in temperatures once again.

Rain will return to the state Saturday. Next week, temperatures will drop significantly. We are also tracking the chance for some precipitation by mid-week.

Confidence is growing for a coastal low to develop along the edge of the arctic air mass next week, but details remain uncertain.

Temperatures are expected to plunge into the teens next week, accompanied by the possibility of wintry weather affecting parts of the Southeast.

A cold weather advisory is in effect from midnight until 10 AM Tuesday. Wind chill values may drop between 10 and 15 degrees.

A cold weather advisory continues across South Carolina through Wednesday morning.

Temperatures are expected to drop into the middle teens Thursday morning. Any leftover moisture will refreeze on the roads.