FIRST ALERT: Artic Blast Arrives Late Week

An arctic blast is forecast to reach the Upstate late this week, bringing a sharp temperature drop after mild conditions through Wednesday. A cold front is expected Thursday, with gusty winds and limited showers, followed by colder air Thursday night. Light snow is possible in parts of the North Carolina mountains on Friday. Saturday morning is forecast to bring the season’s first widespread frost across the Upstate and mountain valleys, according to FOX Carolina.