We have a very dry atmosphere. Well have to moisten up the atmosphere. It will be later tonight when we see the snow falling to the ground. Tomorrow, we have a winter storm warning for avery, ash, caldwell, burke, the rest except for a couple South Carolina counties have a Winter Weather advisory until monday at 7 00 p. M. Heres the system we are watching. There you see the snow already falling making progress farther and farther to the east so yeah its just a matter of time before it impacts us. Here are the temperatures the next several hours. Notice we stay below freezing. The cold above the surface that change things up. That will be the case this time. Tomorrow morning, heading out the door, first thing monday morning t could be messy. Probably the worst of this is going to be the first thing on your day monday. Not good news. 28 your temperature. A mix of kind of sleet and snow heading into your Morning Hours. In the mountain counties, thats in the charlotte area and also the foo
Students in fairfield and chester counties will not report to class today. Those districts are closed because of the threat of wintry weather. Darlington county schools are delayed 2 hours this morning. Preparations are well underway in the counties north of columbia. In Newberry County, deputies have been monitoring the roads and power lines for ice through the night. So far, its just been rain, but some who live in whitmire believe its coming. Chad mills has the story. My mama always told us that when we were little, you know. Cereal with milk, and you can make a sandwich with bread and just sit on the couch and, you know, watch the tv or sherri epps as far as my salon, im going to be very careful. Im going to, you know, and see, you know, how the snow is going to accumulate during the bad weather, and contact my clients ahead of time, so they do not come out, because i dont want to put anybodys life in danger trying to travel to get to the salon. Epps expects whitmire, located on th
But youll definitely want to grab your rain jacket before you head out the door. Lets turn things over to stay. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out are some trouble spots that you might encounter. South carolina Highway Patrol is reporting a collision with no injuries on i26. This is going to be at mile marker 109 in the westbound lanes. And as always. We will continue to update you if anything else changes for your morning commute abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Its a political gamble. Gop president ial candidate front runner donald trump is re affirming. He will not be taking part in tonights final debate before the iowa caucuses. Instead, trump will take part in a benefit for military veterans not far from the debate. The candidates taking the main stage tonight. Include ted cruz, marco rubio, ben carson, chris christie, jeb bush, john kasich. And rejoining the main stage. Rand paul.
Stay. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. And good news. There are no trouble spots to report out on the roads in or around the capital city. But well be sure to keep our eyes on the roads and keep you updated for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Were starting with vote 2016. 33 33 senator ted cruz. Addressing what fox news kelly calls. The elephant not in the room. After getting in some initial digs on donald trump deciding to boycott last nights final debate before the Iowa Caucuses. The gop president ial hopefuls turned on each other. Senator cruz was quickly put on the defensive. As the second place candidate. Florida senator marco rubio charged that cruz is even trying to out trumptrump, when it comes to his immigration policies. Donald trump busy headlining a show of his own during the debate. Trump held a rally just three miles away. R
To make sure the laws are faithfully executed. The majority of those commissioners should be appointed by the governor rather than the general assembly. Senator phil burger issued a statement saying hes disappointed but respects the court. As for the commissioners that were appointed, still up in the air, lawmakers will make a plan soon. Wncn covered the coal ash situation in our state every step of the way. Find our reports right now on wncn. Com. Tonight a unc phd student faces charges of manufacturing and selling xanax pills. Mario boone broke the story and has more late last night they raided his home, strapped him he went from the schoolhouse to the jailhouse after deputies bront down his front door thursday night and found a pill mill operation only wncn obtained this picture. Its crazy. Contours neighbor. Honest. Deputies said cantor ordered ingredients for xanax online. And used a pill press to make the highly addictive tablets in the comfort of his own apartment at the hampden