Weather officials warn freezing rain will come to Columbia, South Carolina during Jan. 24 winter storm. National Weather Service also warns of wind gusts.

SC DOT officials say they are monitoring conditions, treating roads and positioning equipment to respond quickly as the storm approaches. They say taking these steps will help reduce ice formation and improve safety on roads.

Utility providers in South Carolina are prepared and ready to respond to potentially perilous winter weather that's threatening to push through the state this weekend.

Following the storm, temperatures will get even colder Monday night, when lows could drop into the teens, the forecast shows. Because Monday will be so cold, it could prolong the effects with a potential refreeze of any precipitation that melted, or lead to the forming of black ice.

With upcoming freezing temps, there’s a decent chance snow will fall this weekend across South Carolina. Here’s how you can watch it from your house.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Wednesday to declare a State of Emergency ahead of winter weather expected to hit this weekend.

"Early on you'll have involuntary shivering, but that shivering could stop as your temperature gets below 90 degrees, and you significantly lose temperature from there," says Dr. Shelton.