Ice Storm — Chester, South Carolina

2022-01-16 · Chester, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

Moisture overspread the lower South Carolina Piedmont early on the 16th as strengthening low pressure moved across the Deep South. Precipitation began as rain or a mix of rain and sleet across much of this area shortly after midnight, but with strong northeast winds at the surface supplying ample cold air, while temperatures aloft stayed relatively warm, precipitation transitioned to sleet and then freezing rain across much of this area during the overnight. The freezing rain tapered off during early afternoon, but periods of snow showers developed later in the afternoon into the evening, producing spotty light accumulations. Total ice accretion of one quarter to less than one half inch inch was reported, along with less than an inch of sleet and snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 994456. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.