South Carolina commuters are driving through damp pavement and low gray clouds this morning as light rain moves across the Upstate. Temperatures sit near 61 degrees, and a steady southwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph keeps the air feeling unsettled. Headlights reflect off slick stretches of I-85 and I-385 as showers pass through before midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, rain remains likely through late morning with about a 50% chance before 10 a.m. Skies gradually clear this afternoon, and highs reach near 66 degrees. Winds shift northwest later today, signaling cooler air settling in behind the departing system.
Road conditions improve by early afternoon as drier air works in. Still, allow extra space between vehicles during the morning commute. Brief downpours may reduce visibility at times.
Temperatures fall sharply tonight, dropping to around 33 degrees under mostly clear skies. Any lingering moisture on bridges or elevated roadways could refreeze. February is prime time for quick temperature swings that create isolated slick spots by daybreak.
Sunshine dominates Thursday with highs near 56 degrees. Friday stays mostly sunny and cool, again topping out near 56. Valentine’s Weekend Feb. 13-15 looks pleasant, with partly sunny skies Saturday and highs near 59 degrees before rain chances return Saturday night into Sunday.
Early next week trends milder, with highs climbing into the lower 60s by Tuesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-average warmth across the Carolinas, hinting that a late-winter thaw is building.
Five Day Outlook for Greenville–Spartanburg, South Carolina:
Today: High 66°, rain early then gradual clearing.
Thursday: High 56°, mostly sunny.
Friday: High 56°, mostly sunny.
Saturday: High 59°, partly sunny.
Sunday: High 51°, rain likely after 7 a.m.
