Station Name: LAKE MURRAY NEAR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 354 feet

Nearest Address:
N Lake Dr
Columbia, SC 29212
Lexington County

GPS Coordinates: 34.052093, -81.22065329

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:32 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation likely. Sleet and ice accumulations may cause significant travel hazards. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:57PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:57 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch. Total sleet accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:32 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one quarter and one half of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:57PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:57 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations between three tenths and one half of an inch, total sleet accumulations up to one half of an inch. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 3:26PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:26 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing, with additional impacts from accumulating sleet expected. Total sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and three quarters of an inch. * WHERE...Upstate South Carolina and the southern foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, including Charlotte. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulation will develop Saturday afternoon and evening but will increase more rapidly on Sunday, tapering off early Monday morning.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.