A view of the snowy conditions in Beaufort County, highlighting the need for caution.
Beaufort County is experiencing its third day of snowfall, leading to hazardous road conditions. The Sheriff’s Office urges residents to stay off the roads unless necessary. With black ice forming overnight, safety remains a top priority. Residents are encouraged to check traffic cameras for live updates and to sign up for Nixle alerts. Schools have transitioned to e-learning, and warming shelters are available for those in need. Despite the cold, warmer temperatures are expected next week, bringing hope for a thaw.
Beaufort County, are you feeling the chill? The Hilton Head Island area is braving its third day of snowfall, and things aren’t looking too cozy on the roadways. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up, urging everyone to hunker down and stay off the roads unless it’s absolutely necessary.
If you’re itching to venture out, think again! Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, a Nixle alert hit our phones, sharing the latest travel conditions from the brave deputies out there navigating the icy mess. Reports confirm that many local streets are still blanketed in snow and ice, making travel hazardous.
The forecast might give us a glimmer of hope: highs are set to reach the mid-40s on Friday, which could help ease the icy grip on our roads. But hold your horses—once the sun goes down, temperatures are expected to plunge below freezing overnight into Saturday. This means that that beautiful melting snow could turn into treacherous black ice before we know it!
It’s super important to keep an eye on the current conditions. Residents can check out the county’s traffic cameras online for live updates. Also, if you haven’t done so already, consider signing up for Nixle alerts to receive crucial updates right to your phone. It’s better to be safe than sorry, right?
So how are the roads holding up? As of Thursday, snowplow crews have pretty much finished work on I-95 and are now shifting their focus to major highways in the area. As far as major routes go, U.S. 278 is reported as mostly clear; however, some pockets still remain hazardous. For instance, the interchange between Bluffton Parkway and U.S. 278 is still facing rough conditions, and S.C. 170 has certain areas that are slick.
Traffic cameras are available through the Beaufort County and South Carolina Department of Transportation websites, which should give you a clearer picture of what to avoid. The bridge connecting Lady’s Island and downtown Beaufort is moving along but be prepared for a slow crawl. Luckily, I-95 seems generally safe for normal travel through Jasper County.
Now, let’s talk about black ice. This sneaky culprit can appear just like regular pavement, which makes it tricky—and dangerous! If you find yourself unexpectedly gliding over this invisible threat, gently take your foot off the gas pedal and keep your steering wheel straight to regain control.
If you’re looking at the bright side, the National Weather Service has assured us that we’ll warm up into the 60s next week. Sounds like spring is just around the corner! But until then, let’s do our best to keep safe and warm during this rare winter storm and ensure our community stays strong.
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