Winter Weather — Greater Pickens, South Carolina

2013-01-25 · Greater Pickens, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

Light sleet developed across much of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia during the morning. The intermittent sleet eventually changed to light freezing rain in most areas by late afternoon. Most areas north of the I-85 corridor saw measurable sleet, generally less than a quarter inch. A light glaze then fell on top of that, making for treacherous driving conditions during the afternoon. Most areas south of the I-85 corridor saw only trace accumulations, but that was enough to cause plenty of slick spots. Hundreds of accidents were reported across the area, especially along the I-85 corridor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 429312. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.