South Carolina – Rain taps steadily against rooftops across Columbia this morning, and wet pavement is already slowing traffic on I-26 and I-20. Temperatures sit in the mid-40s, but a surge of warmer, unstable air will push highs to 65 degrees later today.
Showers increase through late morning, and thunderstorms may develop after 8 a.m. Some storms could produce gusty winds and brief downpours. Ponding is possible on low-lying roads and near construction zones. Plan extra travel time and avoid water-covered streets.
The unsettled pattern continues into tonight. Rain and thunderstorms remain likely before midnight, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Lows dip to around 46 degrees. While the severe risk is lower here than in parts of Georgia and Florida, lightning and gusty winds could still disrupt outdoor plans.
Conditions improve for Washington’s Birthday. Sunshine returns with a high near 64 degrees and lighter north winds. Monday night turns mostly clear and cooler, with lows near 38.
By Tuesday, February 17, mostly sunny skies push highs to 68 degrees. Midweek warmth builds further, reaching 72 on Wednesday and 76 by Thursday under mostly cloudy skies. That’s well above February averages and hints at early Spring vibes.
Late week brings another chance of rain Friday with highs near 79. The broader 6-10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the eastern United States, reinforcing a mild President’s Day Week ahead.
Five Day Outlook for Columbia, South Carolina:
Monday: High 64, mostly sunny.
Tuesday: High 68, mostly sunny.
Wednesday: High 72, mostly cloudy.
Thursday: High 76, mostly cloudy.
Friday: High 79, chance of rain.
