South Carolina greets Monday with muted headlights cutting through patchy fog and cool air lingering over low-lying roads. Moist ground and calm winds early today created reduced visibility in spots, especially near marshes, bridges, and causeways around the Charleston metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, fog thins quickly after mid-morning. Sunshine takes over, pushing temperatures into the mid-60s this afternoon. Northeast winds stay light, helping travel conditions improve fast as school and work routines resume.
Drivers should still slow down early, especially along U.S. 17, I-26, and neighborhood streets near water. Visibility can drop suddenly in shaded pockets. For now, conditions steadily improve as the morning unfolds.
This Weather pattern turns notably warmer Tuesday. Skies stay mostly sunny, and highs climb into the upper 60s. By Wednesday, Charleston reaches near 70 degrees, feeling more like early spring than January. Crisp mornings give way to comfortable afternoons, with light west winds adding a mild feel.
Thursday stays warm with filtered sunshine and highs near 69. Clouds increase late, hinting at the next change. By Friday, temperatures push into the low 70s as moisture returns. Rain chances increase late Friday into the start of the weekend, bringing wet pavement and slower travel.
While no Winter precipitation is expected locally, rapid temperature swings this time of year still matter. Cool nights followed by warm days can create early-morning fog and slick spots near sunrise.
Meteorologists continue tracking rain timing later this week. More updates may follow as moisture increases. Heading out this morning? Share where fog lingered the longest near you.
Five Day Weather Outlook for Charleston, South Carolina
Monday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny, high near 66°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, high near 67°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, springlike, high near 70°
Thursday: Partly sunny, mild, high near 69°
Friday: Partly sunny, turning more humid, high near 71°
