SOUTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2025-02 on Friday to declare a State of Emergency ahead of this weekend’s winter storm.
The State of Emergency coincides with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center moving to ‘Operation Condition 2’ as of 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
“Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared, and this State of Emergency will provide them additional support to respond to the winter weather moving across our state,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “Forecasts predict significant snow, sleet, and ice, with conditions intensifying earlier than anticipated, creating dangerous road conditions today and into tomorrow.”
The SC Department of Transportation began pretreating roads and highways Wednesday and has stationed equipment and personnel in strategic locations across the state.
The SC Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to frequently check the weather forecast and stay informed, as conditions can change quickly. Unnecessary travel is discouraged.
