Published on: Jan 30, 2026
An Extreme Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Chatham County. Dangerously cold temperatures will move into our area Saturday evening and continue through Monday morning. Temperatures will drop into the low 20s, with wind chill temperatures dropping below 10 degrees. There is a high probability of rain and/or snow Saturday afternoon into Sunday.
As a proactive measure to prepare our roadways for the pending winter weather, City of Pooler crews will begin salt brine applications to bridges Friday, January 30. Crews will continue brine application Saturday January 31 on the primary roadways to include Pooler Parkway, Rogers St, and Pine Barren Road as well secondary roadways including Godley Station and Town Center Blvd.
Residents are advised to reduce travel when possible. City staff are actively monitoring forecasts.
Chatham Emergency Management Agency Cold Weather Safety Tips
Residents are encouraged to prepare for the coming cold weather. As temperatures drop, remember to protect the 4 P’s: People, pets, pipes, and plants.
- Minimize time outdoors
- Prepare for power outages.
- Check on the elderly and other vulnerable people to ensure wellbeing.
- Keep your pets warm, dry, and indoors as much as possible.
- Ensure your pet’s food and water do not freeze.
- Limit outside time for your pet and keep them bundled up.
- Insulate pipes if possible.
- Open sink cabinets to expose pipes to heated air.
- Disconnect hoses and turn off water to sprinklers.
- Know the temperature thresholds of your plants.
- If possible, cover plants before the cold weather sets in to help retain some heat.
Bundling up and staying dry are two of the best ways to stay safe in cold weather. Wearing layers helps your body hold in heat as temperatures drop.
- In cold weather: Wear 2–3 layers, a warm hat, gloves, and a jacket that blocks wind and wet snow. Wear 1–2 warm layers on your legs and waterproof boots.
- In extreme cold: Wear 3 or more layers, including one warm, insulating layer. Add a warm hat, gloves, a wind-blocking outer coat, 2 or more warm layers on your legs, and waterproof boots.
Use caution when using an alternate electricity or heat source like a generator or space heater.
- Never use an oven or stovetop to heat your home.
- Never use a generator in a closed space. Make sure it is outside where exhaust fumes can safely vent.
- Make sure your space heater has an automatic shut-off.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heating equipment.