Arctic Air Brings Prolonged Cold to South Carolina During MLK Week
Arctic Air Brings Prolonged Cold to South Carolina During MLK Week
US · Published Jan 19, 2026
• Arctic air has brought prolonged cold to South Carolina during MLK week, with daytime temperatures struggling to reach the 50s°F.
• The coldest period is expected midweek, with temperatures forecasted to be 10 to 15 degrees below average for January, and wind chill values potentially in the teens.
• Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold, including dressing in layers, protecting vulnerable populations, and preventing frozen pipes.
Arctic air brings prolonged cold to South Carolina
South Carolina is currently experiencing a prolonged period of cold weather as Arctic air has settled over the region during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday week. This cold spell follows a weekend storm that brought rain and some brief frozen precipitation to parts of the state.
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