The Carolinas are bracing for a severe winter weather event bringing heavy ice, dangerous wind chills, and widespread power outages.

Join Carolina Weather Group's Sam Walker for a comprehensive breakdown of the incoming January 23, 2026, ice storm. This special live stream features a press briefing from North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and NC Emergency Management, followed by a detailed look at snowfall and freezing rain maps for both North and South Carolina.

In this video, we cover:

State of Emergency: NC Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency across North Carolina to mobilize resources in advance of the storm.

Hazardous Ice Accumulations: Ice accumulation of a quarter inch or more is likely across much of North Carolina, with some central and western areas reaching or exceeding one inch.

Long-Term Impacts: Residents should prepare for multi-day power outages and unsafe travel conditions that will likely extend into next week.

Bone-Chilling Cold: Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing every night for the next seven days, keeping black ice a major risk.

South Carolina Targets: The highest confidence for significant impacts in South Carolina remains along the I-20 corridor and into the Upstate, particularly around the Greenville-Spartanburg area.

🕒 Video Chapters: 00:00 - Stream Intro & Storm Overview 01:39 - Live Briefing: NC Governor Josh Stein & Emergency Management 24:04 - Host Sam Walker Returns: Radar & Impact Breakdown 27:58 - Dangerous Wind Chill Forecasts 31:32 - Winter Storm Severity Index (The Carolinas) 34:13 - South Carolina Snow & Ice Maps 38:48 - North Carolina Snow & Ice Maps 43:39 - Official National Weather Service Office Briefings 58:33 - Viewer Q&A: Localized Forecasts 01:15:07 - Final Thoughts & Preparation Tips

🔗 Helpful Resources Mentioned:

NC Storm Preparation: readync.gov

NC Road Conditions: drivenc.gov

Local Shelter Info: Call 2-1-1 for general information.

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