Monitoring Winter Storm Fern

January 28, 2026

Lake Cunningham will remain closed to the public on Thursday, January 29.

Lake Robinson will open under a limited basis on Thursday, January 29.  The boat ramp, parking lot, and fishing docks will be open however we advise the public to use extreme caution.  Any additional hazardous areas will be taped off with caution tape, and the public is asked to avoid these areas.

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Lake Robinson and Lake Cunningham will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28.  We hope to re-evaluate the parks later Wednesday afternoon.

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January 27, 2026

Greer CPW’s Customer Service lobby will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, January 28 due to a previously scheduled safety meeting. We look forward to serving you at 9:00 AM.

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January 26, 2026

Greer CPW’s Customer Service lobby will re-open to the public on Tuesday, January 27 at 10:00 AM.

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January 25, 2026

Due to impacts from Winter Storm Fern, Greer CPW’s Customer Service lobby will be closed on Monday, January 26 and late fees will be waived through the end of the month.  Please consider these cozy and convenient ways to pay your bill:

• Online with no additional fees
• By phone at 864-848-5501, option 3

Our Customer Service team will be available by phone, and our field staff remains ready to respond to any utility needs.

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January 24, 2026

The National Weather Service Greenville- Spartanburg, SC issued their latest model showing storm ice totals that will impact the Greer CPW service territory.  Predictions are still for more ice/sleet than snow which could bring dangerous impacts to power lines.  Conditions are anticipated to worsen beginning in the afternoon timeframe of Saturday, January 24.

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January 23, 2026

Lake Cunningham and Lake Robinson parks will close at 3:00 PM Saturday, January 24 and will be closed until further notice due to Winter Storm Fern.  Lake wardens will begin encouraging boaters off the water starting at noon.  We appreciation your cooperation.

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January 23, 2026 – 9:00 AM

Here is the latest information from the National Weather Service Greenville- Spartanburg, SC regarding Winter Storm Fern.

An Ice Storm Watch is in effect from 7 AM Saturday, January 24 through 1 PM Monday, January 26 for the Upstate and Greer CPW service territory with more sleet than snow expected during the storm.  This could lead to hazardous road conditions and power outages that may last for several days.

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January 22, 2026

We’re continuing to strengthen our storm preparation through mutual aid from the Sunshine State. This helps us expand our workforce and contractors already staged here in Greer.  Keys Energy Services has dispatched eight employees to assist with post-Winter Storm Fern power restoration efforts in the Upstate. The crew will consist of six Linemen and two Tree Trimmers and include: Michael Domenech, Billy Drager, Joe Francis, Hernan Hernandez, Andy Perez, Garrett Pita, Andrew Rodriguez, and Juan Soza. KEYS’ crew, along with three bucket trucks, one digger derrick, and one tree trim truck, departed for the storm zone on Thursday, January 22.

“Our crew looks forward to lending their skillset to assist in a different environment, helping to light the path to recovery post Winter Storm Fern,” said Lynne Tejeda, KEYS’ General Manager & CEO. KEYS’ eight-person crew is anticipating a six-day run as they assist with power restoration.

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January 20, 2026

Greer CPW is closely monitoring a winter storm that may bring a combination of ice and snow to the Upstate including Greer CPW’s service territory starting Saturday, January 24, 2026.

BEFORE the storm:

• Prepare emergency kit with flashlights, extra batteries, food, water, clothing, charged cell phones, medication, pet food and important documents.
• Update your contact info with Greer CPW.  Log into your Customer Service Portal and hit the “notification” tab.
• Look for any low hanging limbs that may be a danger to power lines or your property.
• If temperatures are below freezing (32 degrees), make sure to drip faucets that are located on exterior walls or do not have insulation.
• Clean storm drains in your community so water can flow freely.

DURING the storm:

• Consider all lines energized.  Report trees on lines and downed power lines in the Greer CPW territory to 864-848-5500.
• Report and follow outages.  Report power outages using your Customer Service Portal.  Log in and hit the “report power outage” button.  You can also view current Greer CPW outages on our website.
• Listen to trusted weather sources.  Make sure you have a way to receive emergency information and storm updates.  It could be a weather radio, app or alerts on your cell phone.
• Keep ’em closed.  If you lose power, keep your refrigerator doors closed as much as possible.  Food should last up to 4+ hours during a power outage.
• Stay off the roads. Hitting black ice can not only be a danger for you but for our equipment as well.  Please do not risk hitting a power pole or transformer.
• If your power goes out, close off unneeded rooms and wear layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Also, make sure to stay properly hydrated and eat non-perishable food items.  Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat.

AFTER the storm:

• If you plan to remove downed trees, call 811 to have underground utility lines marked.  Tree roots may have grown around our utility lines.  This includes stump grinding, digging with heavy equipment and shoveling.
• Avoid sightseeing. Even after a storm passes, there are many hazards that can harm you.  Added traffic on the road may prevent our staff from getting to people who need help.
• Consider online or electronic ways to pay your Greer CPW bill that will keep you safe at home. We have seven different ways to make a payment.
• Detailed updates on potential utility outages and possible closures to our Customer Service lobby will be added to this web article.