Winter Weather Alerts and Updates

Update: January 12th, 2025 - 4:00pm

As the snow has mostly melted, roads have become safer to drive, so all CATbus routes have returned to normal schedule as of noon today. Third shift routes will run as normally scheduled.

Update: January 11th, 2025 - 12:30pm

Due to the possibility of wet roads refreezing, CATbus operations will stop today at 8pm. This decision is made out of an abundance of caution to ensure employees and passengers are as safe as possible.

Sunday routes are expected to resume at 10am, pending weather conditions. 

CATbus will continue to assess road conditions throughout the day. 

Update: January 11th, 2025 - 9:30am

The Central-Clemson Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, January 11th. The Center will resume normal operating hours on Sunday, January 12th, pending weather conditions.

Governor McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in South Carolina, with the National Weather Service forecasting significant snow, sleet, and ice. Your safety is the top priority. Please take all necessary precautions in this storm.

Update: January 10th, 2025 - 11:30am

ALL CATbus operations will cease by 12:15pm

Road conditions are deteriorating quickly. For the safety of yourself and others, please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Stay Safe. Stay Warm. 

Update: January 10th, 2025 - 10:30am

Our area is now under a Winter Storm Warning, and snow has officially arrived. (If you're out enjoying the snow, we would love to see your pictures! Tag us on Facebook and Instagram!)

CATbus Routes

• Seneca CATbus routes have been cancelled for Friday.
• The Gold route will cease operations at 11:10am. At this point, passengers will need to utilize the RED route. 
• The Highpointe/Pier route has moved to HALF HOUR service, grounding one bus due to road conditions.
• 4 RED route buses as long as weather conditions allow or until 1pm

January 9th, 2025 - 4:30pm

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the City of Clemson and surrounding areas with the potential for snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The system should reach our area sometime around mid-morning Friday, January 10, 2025. 

Here’s what you need to know:

City Operations

• City offices will be closed on Friday. If you have business to conduct (i.e. payments to make), we encourage you to utilize the tools available on the City’s website, MyCivic app, or pay-by-phone. For pay-by-phone, the number is 855-713-4264 and processing fees do apply.
• Seneca CATbus routes have been cancelled for Friday. Other routes are scheduled to cease operations at 1pm Friday and to resume operations at 11am Saturday, conditions permitting. Please note that CATbus will be actively monitoring conditions and may need to cease operations earlier if conditions become unsafe.  All schedule adjustments will be posted to our websites, on our social media pages, and via the Ride Systems app.
• All recreational practices and games scheduled for Friday and Saturday are cancelled. Coaches will be contacted about a makeup date. Adult basketball games for Sunday will occur as scheduled unless otherwise announced via our website and social media pages.
• The Arts Center and Clemson Area African American Museum will be closed Friday through the weekend and all programming has been cancelled. Regular hours and programs are scheduled to resume on Monday.
• Central Clemson Recreation Center will be closed on Friday. The facility plans to open at noon on Saturday if conditions allow.
• The brush grinding/recycling facility will be closed Friday and Saturday. The facility is scheduled to reopen for normal hours on Tuesday.
• Garbage routes should not be impacted unless hazardous conditions continue into Monday.

Staying Informed

• Sign up for Rave Alerts
• Follow us on Facebook: (City of Clemson)
• Follow us on Instagram: (city_of_clemson)
• Sign up for Email Blasts

Reporting Issues

• To report power or internet outages, please contact your service provider.
• In the event of water line breaks and street obstructions, please contact the Police non-emergency number at 864-624-2000.

Stay Safe

• Cover or bring your plants inside
• Wrap any outdoor exposed water pipes, leave your heat on, and drip your faucets – hot and cold taps – to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting
• Bring or keep your pets indoors (or, if you have pets that cannot/refuse to come indoors, be sure they have an insulated shelter.)
• Remember the safety of people – your safety is the most important.
  • Stay home and off the roads during hazardous conditions. If you are unable to stay off the roads, please exercise extreme caution for the safety of yourself and others. Remember black ice is not always easy to see. (In the event a power outage affects traffic lights, treat all intersections as four-way stops.)
  • Dress warmly if you go outdoors and cover as much of your skin as possible.
  • Check on your friends, family, and neighbors throughout the event.
  • In the event of power outages in the city limits of Clemson, Littlejohn Community Center will open to provide warmth, charging stations and restrooms to the public.  
  • If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, call the Police non-emergency number at 864-624-2000.