South Carolina – Bright sunshine and warming air are already pushing temperatures toward a summer-like feel across Columbia, where highs surge near 89°F today before storms begin to build into the new week.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, dry and sunny conditions dominate through the afternoon with light southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph. Roads remain dry and visibility is clear, making for smooth travel along I-26 and I-20 through midday.
The pattern begins to shift by Monday afternoon. A weak system introduces a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with gusty winds up to 20 mph possible near storms. While coverage stays limited, any storm could briefly disrupt travel with wet pavement and reduced visibility.
Temperatures remain warm Monday near 87°F before a noticeable cooldown arrives Tuesday. Highs drop to the low 60s, marking a sharp change in how it feels across the region. Light rain chances linger Tuesday night, though rainfall totals remain low.
Midweek conditions stabilize. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies with highs near 70°F, followed by a return to sunshine and warmer air by Thursday, when temperatures climb back into the low 80s. Another system may approach late week with additional rain chances.
Enjoy the dry and warm stretch now, but stay weather-aware heading into Monday afternoon. Spring patterns can shift quickly.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, South Carolina
Monday: High 87°F – Slight chance of PM storms
Tuesday: High 63°F – Partly sunny, cooler
Wednesday: High 70°F – Mostly cloudy
Thursday: High 82°F – Mostly sunny
Friday: High 88°F – Partly sunny
