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South Carolina could see a mix of rain and snow Sunday as a storm system moves across the region, though forecasters say uncertainty remains about how much cold air will be in place and where the heaviest precipitation may fall.

Frank Strait, severe weather liaison with the S.C. State Climate Office, said fresh cold air is expected to move into the state Saturday night, followed by a storm system arriving early Sunday.

“There’s a chance it’s cold enough for snow, at least at the end of the precipitation or in the northwestern part of the area that sees precipitation,” Strait said.

As of late Thursday evening, computer model guidance was trending toward a mostly rain event, though Strait cautioned that the forecast remains a close call and could still change.

“We’re not out of the woods yet,” he said, noting that model guidance can shift even within a couple of days of an event.

Friday is expected to be less harsh than Thursday despite a bitterly cold morning, with winds diminishing through the day. Another cold front is forecast to move through late Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing light rain to the Upstate. Strait said it may be cold enough for snow north of Highway 11, though any accumulation would likely be limited and confined to higher elevations.

Behind that front, reinforcing cold air is expected to move into the region for Sunday as the boundary stalls near the coast late Saturday night. A storm system is forecast to track along the front from the Gulf Coast before moving along the South Carolina coast into Sunday.

Several uncertainties remain, Strait said. The storm’s exact track could shift farther inland or farther offshore, which would affect where the heaviest precipitation falls. The storm’s intensity is also uncertain, as is how effectively cold air will penetrate South Carolina.

“Even if it snows, most of the storm would occur during the daytime, which makes it harder for snow to stick,” Strait said.

Late Thursday night computer model runs showed more moisture but less cold air, resulting in little snowfall across much of the state. That trend, Strait said, favors rain over snow, though additional model data was expected Friday.

Forecast guidance continues to show a wide range of possibilities, from little or no snow to a more significant snow event in parts of the state. Strait said meteorologists analyze data from multiple global models to narrow the forecast as the event draws closer.

“The picture usually steadily improves once we’re within 72 hours of the event, as we are now,” he said.

While residents are encouraged to stay informed, Strait said preparation does not mean panic buying. He urged residents to review the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s winter weather guidance and take steps appropriate for their situation.

If snow does occur, lingering cold air behind the system could slow melting and keep conditions cold for several days, forecasters said.

A Powerball® ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Manning, and lottery officials say the lucky player should check their numbers.

The winning ticket was purchased at QuikTrip #7138, located at 2840 Paxville Highway, for the Wednesday, Dec. 10 Powerball drawing, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.

The ticket matched four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball, a combination with odds of 1 in 913,129. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33 and 69, with Powerball 22. The PowerPlay® multiplier was 3.

The Manning ticket was one of two $150,000 Powerball winners sold in South Carolina for the drawing. The other winning ticket was sold at a CVS Pharmacy in North Charleston. A separate ticket with DoublePlay® worth $50,000 was sold in Lexington.

Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes. Information on claiming prizes is available at sceducationlottery.com.

The local win comes as Powerball excitement continues to build statewide. With no jackpot winner in recent drawings, the Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion ahead of Monday night’s drawing, making it the game’s sixth-largest jackpot ever.

Lottery officials said the drawing, scheduled for 10:59 p.m., marks the 43rd drawing in the current jackpot run. If won, the estimated cash payout would be $503.4 million.

The jackpot was last hit on Sept. 6, when two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas split a $1.78 billion prize.

Tickets for the Powerball game are available at most grocery stores and convenience stores across South Carolina. The odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 293 million.

The South Carolina Education Lottery reminds players that proceeds from ticket sales support education in the state through scholarships, grants and other programs, while also funding prizes, retailer commissions and operating costs.

Lottery officials also encourage players to play responsibly.