Roads will be likely saturday morning as temperatures will be in the 20s areawide. Expect highs to get above freezing for all locations by late saturday with some afternoon sunshine. Black ice will be an issue by saturday night once again as temperatures drop into the 20s. Our next chance for rain comes next tuesday. 3 has fallen in Western North carolina, causing major issues on roadways. The upstate has seen brief snow in areas, but the majority has been sleet and freezing rain. Some trees and limbs have gone down causing Power Outages for parts of the upstate. Tonight there will be light snow off and on in the upstate, while heavier snow will continue in the mountains. By saturday morning most of the precipitation 3 and make sure to download our new fox carolina weather app. You can get the latest weather info on the go, as well as get alerts on watches and warnings for your area. Just text carolina weather to 23765 to download 3 ill have much more,coming up upthanks kendrawe continue tonight 3 were continuing to monitor the ad conditions, as well as Power Outages and weather updates throughout the carolinas and well bring you Team Coverage from across our area through 11 30. Starting with Fox Carolinas Rebecca Atkins she was in Spartanburg County all day today where out trying to keep things under control. We should point out this video is taken from the dashboard of the car make sure if you are wanting to take photos or video that you are doing so safely in these conditions. Conditions. 3 but we do want to get out to Spartanburg County tonight rebecca whats the latest on conditions there 3 here at the spartanburg acdot maintenance facility, its been very active. Trucks are in and our refueling and hitting the primary routes, number one being the interstates. Scdot says their vrews in this district are on rotating 12 hour shifts. They are using snow plows and applying salt and other anti icing materials. In this district particularly they also have construction personal driving pickup trucks with salt touch with Emergency Management for sptg co, cherokee and union counties. All three counties Emergency Management directors tell me they are currently very quiet. They arent responding to any major incidents. In cherokee and union they say the roads are icy but also say that drivers are taking their advice and are staying off the roads. 3 live in Spartanburg County Rebecca Atkins, fox carolina the ten o clock news. 3 cody and diana back to you. 3 and happening 3 now 3 amid these icy conditions weve seen a lot of downed trees and that means issues wiwih power lines as well this is a look on old buncombe road where an active power line sparked a small fire. 3 and more issues in greenville this time across arcadia drive winter system Strong Enough to take down trees and power lines there as well knocking out power to thousands across the upstate. 3 and as crews work to fix exisiting issues we want you to be prepared in case of further outages heres a loooo at the numbers to call for all the major Utility Companies in our area. Area. And in case you do lose power we do have all this information both on our website and inside our news app. Well be checking in with duke energy coming up a little later in the newscast for the latest on what theyve been working on all day long and what their strategy is through the night. 3 and as weve been telling you. The other major issue. Is the Road Conditions throughout our area we know Western North carolina is dealing with ice and snow on primary and secondary roads. Dellinger up in asheville for us tonight derek what are the conditions like where you are . 3 its gotten colder as the sun has gone downice issues overnightbig priority are the major roadshighways and interstatesearlier today, we saw a lot of snow, in this area 8 inchesbusiness closures, avl airport 3 reporting live in asheville derek carolina the ten o clock news. 3 kendra is in the Weather Center for a look ahead at the forecast. Forecast. 3 kendra coming up ill have your forecast forecast 3 and we want to thank you for sending in you Winter Weather photos weve gotten some great pictures from all over carolina. And a live look in powdersville tonight more live coverage and the latest weather and Road Conditions when we come back. 3 Winter Weather our big story tonight 3 a live look in asheville tonight parts of the mountains seeing nearly a foot of snow and more wet weather 3 kendra back with us to talk about what to expect heading into saturday. 3 so far several 3 inches of snow has fallen in Western North carolina, causing major issues on roadways. The upstate has seen brief snow in areas, but the majority has been sleet and freezing rain. Some trees and limbs have gone down causing Power Outages for parts of the upstate. Tonight there will be light snow off and on in the upstate, while heavier snow will continue in the mountains. By saturday morning most of the precipitation will be over, but some snow showers will linger near the tn border. Icy roads will be likely saturday morning as temperatures will be in the 20s areawide. Expect highs to get above freezing for all with some afternoon sunshine. Black ice will be an issue by saturday night once again as temperatures drop into the 20s. Our next chance for rain comes next tuesday. You can get the latest forecast at foxcarolina. Com weather 3 and make sure to download our new fox carolina weather app. You can get the latest weather info on the go, as well as get alerts on watches and warnings for your area. Just text carolina weather to 23765 to download 3 for weather 24 hours a day, log on to fox carolina dot com and click on the weather tab 3 now lets send it out to mark johnson outside the station to talk about what were seeing in our area. 3 this was a big snow for asheville with 10. 6 inches of for january 22. Old record of 8. 8 inches. The last big snow was in 3 2010. 3 as we mentioned 3 earlier downed trees continue to be a hazard not only on the roads but for power lines causing outages throughout our area right now were joined by ryan mosier spokesman for duke energy about what t theyve been up against tonight. 3 what are the latest numbers 3 what kind of risk does snow and ice pose for utilities how does having a staging area situation what should drivers 3 do if they see a power line down on the road any other helpful information for homeowners . When will power be restored . The Winter Weather led to problems on the roads and downed power lines, which left many without power friday. As of 4 40 p. M. Duke energy reported more than 18,000 outages in sc and 5,000 in nc. Greenville county was seeing the most outagesbelow is the breakdown greenville 13,638 spartanburg 251buncombe 7,639 click here to see duke energys outage map with details about current outages mosier, a spokesperson for duke energy said the Travelers Rest area was seeing the most outages friday morning. Blue ridge electric reported that 5,009 members were without power as of 4 30 p. M. Anderson 25greenville 696oconee 550pickens 3,738officials warn that as more ice forms on power lines and trees, 3 3 3 3 now it took until a little later on this evening for the folks in powdersville to see the snow but as the night continues they could see upwards of a few inches inches sending it out now to Fox Carolinas shale remien for the latest on conditions 3 just off highway 85 and 3 the roads are terrible. The frozen rain made roads extremely icydriving around powdersville ; easley tonight, the fox crew saw several cars spinning around, several with hazard lights on and the conditions are not getting much better. As we continue to 3 cover our counties, oconnee, anderson and pickens, the sheriffs and emergency maintenance say if you can, stay inside and do not drive in these conditions. All 3 counties say there are trees down and several hundred people with power. I spoke to the chief king from oconnee county and he says the county saw about 900 outages today. Have been working hard to decrease those numbers and it has since decreased to about 300 outages. Anderson county says they bring hum vs occasionally from the National Guard to help out in these conditions. 3 live in powdersville, shale remien, fox 3 more Winter Weather coverage to come 3 thank you for sending us your photos in this snow and ice make sure youre staying safe out there there a live look in Travelers Rest were monitoring the latest Road Conditions well hear from South Carolina Highway Patrol after the break. Break. 3 Winter Weather means some dangerous Road Conditions. 3 with slick conditions expected through the overnight hours important to stay off the roads if you can 3 were joined now by trooper tony keller with the South Carolina Highway Patrol 3 where are the problem areas how many accidents have troopers been called towhat 3 recommendations do you have for drivers who need to head for these types of weather situationsthe s. C. Highway 3 patrol is reporting numerous crashes throughout the upstate amid Winter Weather. Shortly after 2 p. M. Friday, the s. C. Highway patrol reported almost 80 incidents across the upstate. Most of those incidents are crashes. Troopers also are assisting drivers and responding to blocked roads. There were 23incidents in anderson county, including a blocked roadway on true temper rad after a crash with injuries, Greenville County, troopers are responding to 18 incidents. Power lines are in the road on wilcun drive and leland circle. Many of the other incidents are reportedly crashes, including a collision with an entrapment at emily lane and carol drive. There were 15 reported incidents in oconee county, with roadways blocked at davis creek and ravenel school roads, as well as sc 28 and Poplar Springs road. Troopers also are responding to 10 crashes in Spartanburg County. 3 the latest updates on conditions across our area straight ahead 3 thank you for sending in your updates an pictures all day long make sure youre staying safe and warm warm 3 and chief meteorologist kendra kent is putting together your seven day forecastshell tell you what you can expect. In the week to come. Come. 3 3 nearly a foot of snow in the mountains record breaking snow plus icy conditions mean more than one hundred traffic calls throughout Western North carolina 3 traffic was backed up throughout Western North carolina during most of the morning and into the afternoon. Several major accidents on interstate 26 caused delays for more then seven hours. Hours. 3 3 heres a look at the scene jack knifed tractor trailers shut down the highway backing up traffic at least 15 miles carolina. The initial accident happened at 4 a. M. But traffic was at a standstill for hours. 3 this is just one of hundreds of incidents North Carolina Highway Patrol say theyve been called to. Were joined now by trooper kelly rhodes for an update on conditions what are problem areas . Working with dot . Advice for stranded motorists . Tips for 3 and near the tennessee border more issues as this Winter Weather causes a traffic mess. Mess. Officials continue to urge drivers to stay at home as weve seen even major roadways and interstates arent immune to the problems 3 this is video of the standstill on interstate 40. Hundreds of crashes and cars off the road causing backups and delays. The department of transportation in tennessee says rain prevented them from treating the roads before the snowstorm. 3 and were watching how the Winter Weather is impacting roads in the upstate 3 widespread Power Outages include many homes and businesses in Travelers Rest. To keep warm and eat many went looking for whatever was open. 3 Fox Carolinas Sharon Johnson restaurant open there. 3 its known for always being 3 open and waffle house is not disappointing customers tonight either. 3 the waffle house in Travelers Rest has been packed all day and all night. Workers busy with dine in and carry out orders too. Even the manager was hands on with no time to talk to us. Though some out in this very appreciative of a warm place 3 and hot food. 3 3 16 51 54 were just taking a little break. Were on standby for 24 hours cause anybody whos out of power, outages, all that kind of stuff. We get people can get their power turned back on. Waffle house even has a special menu if their power does go out. That way, they are able to stay open throughout the entire storm. 3 here is the limited waffle house menu. It has. Live in traveler rest Sharon Johnson, the ten 3 o clock news. 3 another major safety concern Road Conditions. With ice accumulating its important to stay inside unless you have to be out. Secondary roads especially may not be treated right away. Away. Greenville county officials tell us theyve seen more than 60 trees down throughout the county and addressing those areas is their top priority. The northern part of the county was the hardest hit especially around taylors. Crews will be out doing 3 emergency tree removal all night salting and sanding to get in and out of those areas. Especially where weve seen trees come down blocking neighborhoods crews will be out to remedy those situations first and foremost. Foremost. Theyre working all sections of the countynorth, south, east, westmonitoring night long. And another shift will begin starting at 7 a. M. 3 coming up were hearing from a local upstate business opening their doors to those whove lost power. Power. Stick with us for all your Winter Weather coverage both on air and online at fox carolina dot com thank you for sending us your photos in the snow 3 and a live look out in Greenville County right out in greenville and a live look 3 and a live look out in now 3 3 3 3 3 were monitoring this Winter Weather 3 and were taking a live look out in Greenville County temperatures are continuing to expected throughout the upstate. 3 Emergency Management says hundreds of people have been without power today. 3 Fox Carolinas shale remien drove around the upstate tonight and found several people taking shelter at the local skating rink. In easley were out of power so many people tried having some fun in these terrible conditions. 3 i spoke to one family and they i spoke to one 3 conditions. 3 i spoke to one family and they say they came to the skating rink because they lost power today. One family who lost power works at the rink, so he was happy to bring his family to work today. The owner says the rink plans to stay open til about 11 tonight. Any one is welcome to seek shelter and have a little bit of fun in the process. 3 3 3 i just saw on social media, that there were a lot of people without power and im here all day during work anyway i just figured id open up that way people could stay 3 the owner says he may stay open a bit longer if more people expererience outages. So tonight, the kids will continue to play, they will be making some pizzas and making the best out of the situation they are. 3 the owners also says feel free to games, blankets and any food in through the reporting live in powdersville shale remien, fox carolina, ttocn 3 kendras here with a look at your forecast. 3 this was a big snow for asheville with 10. 6 inches of 3 snow, that broke the record for january 22. Old record of 8. 8 3 inches. The last big snow was 3 kendra, back to you in the studio. 3 so far several inches of snow 3 has fallen in Western North carolina, causing major issues on roadways. The upstate has seen brief snow in areas, but the majority has been sleet and freezing rain. Some trees and limbs have gone down causing Power Outages for parts of the upstate. Tonight there will be light snow off heavier snow will continue in the mountains. By saturday morning most of the precipitation will be over, but some snow showers will linger near the tn border. Icy roads will be likely saturday morning as temperatures will be in the 20s areawide. Expect highs to get above freezing for all locations by late saturday with some afternoon sunshine. Black ice will be an issue by saturday night once again as temperatures drop into the 20s. Our next chance for rain comes next tuesday. Be so far several inches of snow has fallen in Western North carolina, causing major issues on roadways. The upstate has seen brief snow in areas, but the majority has been sleet and freezing rain. Some trees and limbs have gone down causing Power Outages for there will be light snow off and on in the upstate, while heavier snow will continue in the mountains. By saturday morning most of the precipitation will be over, but some snow showers will linger near the tn border. Icy roads will be likely saturday morning as temperatures will be in the 20s areawide. Expect highs to get above freezing for all locations by late saturday with some afternoon sunshine. Black ice will be an issue by saturday night once again as temperatures drop into the 20s. Our next chance for rain comes next tuesday. Sure to check out www. Foxcarolina. 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New customers, open a checking and savings account and you can get a polaroid cube 3 Law Enforcement agencies working hard to keep people safe during this Winter Weather 3 were taking a live look out in Travelers Rest. Snow is on ground nowand more is to come along with a wintry mix 3 shelters are 3 shelters are open all over the upstate in case you lose power or if you need a place to just stay warm. Warm. One of those places is duncan United Methodist church. They have set up cots for anyone needing shelter. Theyll have food and blankets available. They even have games and activities for the kids to keep them busy. And get this. Theyre pet friendly. Pets will be housed in a separate location within the church. I was there as they were bringing in the dog food. They say last year they set up this shelter and luckily not many people had to come. But they say this year, theyre prepared for big numbers if it comes down to it. 3 and remember you can find a the upstate and Western North carolinaby going to fox carolinadotcom. On the home page just click on list of cold shelters in the carolinas. 3 and lets take a live look out in asheville. Lots of snow on the ground. The mountains could see nearly a foot by in the morning. 3 and well close out the hour on some of your awesome photos 3 thank you for sending us these great images on facebook and via email we have more Winter Weather coverage coming up after the break. I am totally blind. I lost my sight in afghanistan. If youre totally blind, you may also be struggling with non24. Calling 8448442424
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