Don’t count on a snow day today.
Columbia’s not likely to get wintry weather this morning, though there’s been some chatter throughout the week about the possibility of freezing rain this morning.
That precipitation will come later in the day, when the temperature has warmed to the upper 30s, said Dave Schuetrum, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
Columbia has a 40 percent chance of precipitation today and tonight, Schuetrum said.
Tonight, it’s possible that with a low around 30, afternoon rain could turn into sleet, he said, but the NWS doesn’t expect any accumulation.
If you’re traveling north today for the weekend, though, watch out. North Carolina will likely experience road issues, since freezing rain will likely stick there, Schuetrum said.
In South Carolina, the state Emergency Management Division will be sanding roads above Columbia, where some light accumulation is possible, Schuetrum said.
“I don’t expect that it’s going to be an issue here in our state,” he said.