Southeast U.S. Prepares for Major Snowstorm with Emergency Declarations
Southeast U.S. Prepares for Major Snowstorm with Emergency Declarations
US · Published Feb 16, 2026
Emergency declarations issued in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in preparation for a major snowstorm.
Appalachian region and coastal areas expected to receive the heaviest snowfall, with potential accumulations of 6-12 inches.
Inland cities in North Carolina, including Asheville, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Charlotte, are on alert for significant snowfall and wind impacts.
Emergency declarations issued across multiple southeastern states
The southeastern United States is bracing for a major snowstorm expected to bring significant snowfall and hazardous conditions, prompting emergency declarations across multiple states. North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia have all issued emergency declarations as the region prepares for the impending winter weather. The storm is forecasted to begin Friday night, impacting a wide area that includes eastern Tennessee, southern Virginia, northern South Carolina, northeastern Georgia, and nearly all of North Carolina.
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