A cool surface high pressure air mass was centered over Eastern Canada and New England, directing cool low level air down the Eastern Seaboard, and into the Carolinas and Georgia.  A strong upper level low, and associated surface low, moved east across our region.  This resulted in southerly flow aloft that brought warm moist air  from the Gulf of Mexico up and over the cold dome of surface high pressure.  This led to rain, where it froze and became freezing rain in areas where the surface temperature was at or below freezing.  The greatest ice accumulations were over the Northern Midlands of SC, with lesser amounts across the Central Midlands, and little to no ice accretion over the Southern Midlands.  This caused widespread downed trees and power lines over the N. Midlands, with scattered reports of trees and power lines down over the central Midlands. Significant measurable sleet also occurred over N. Lancaster Co SC.  Structural damage was minimal and no reports of injuries were received.  Breezy conditions also occurred with wind gusts around 25 to 35 mph.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A total of 2 inches of sleet accumulation was measured at Indian Land Fire Rescue.  1 to 1.5 inches of sleet accumulation was measured at Pleasant Valley FD near Indian Land.  Additional reports from the public, via social media, were received that indicated sleet accumulations of 1/2 to 1 inch, along with ice accumulations of 0.05 to 1/8 of an inch, in Indian Land.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trained spotter with Buford VFD reported about a half inch of sleet covering secondary roadways near Buford area (SC Hwy 9 and SC Hwy 522 vicinity).

Ice Storm in SOUTHERN LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of ice accumulation of around 0.25 inches were received across the zone, with a few higher reports of ice accumulation up to 0.5 inches near the towns of Kershaw and Tradesville.  There were numerous reports of trees and tree limbs down throughout the zone.  A live power line fell onto a pickup truck in the driveway of a home on Doster Rd.  The truck caught fire and was destroyed.  Local fire crews prevented the fire from spreading to the home.  No injuries were reported.

Ice Storm in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the county, with a few higher amounts up to 0.5 inches reported near Jefferson and south of Pageland, also confirmed by photos sent via social media.  Several reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received across the county.

Ice Storm in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the county. Several reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received across the county.

Ice Storm in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the county.  Numerous reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received across the county.

Ice Storm in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the county, with higher amounts up to 0.37 inches reported near Kinards.  Numerous reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received across the county.  Several large tree limbs fell onto a home in Newberry causing roof damage.

Ice Storm in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.25 inches were received across the NE portion of the county near Blythewood, with lesser amounts around 0.10 inch across NW and central portions of the county.  Less than 0.10 inch was reported in Lower Richland Co.  Several reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received, mainly across the NE portion of the county.

Winter Weather in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of around 0.05 to 0.10 inch were received across northern and central portions of the county. A few reports of downed trees and tree limbs were also received, mainly across the northern part of the county.

Winter Weather in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of ice accumulations of 0.01 inch to around 0.10 inches were received in the vicinity of Sumter and Shaw AFB.

Winter Weather in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 16-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 16-JAN-22 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Public reported light amounts of ice accumulation, estimated to be around 0.01 inch, in Saluda.