COLUMBIA, SC — The city wakes under a crisp November sky, the kind of blue that promises another golden, comfortable day. Warm sunshine fills the air across the Midlands this morning, but subtle changes are coming that will mark the transition from late fall warmth to an early November chill by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, today brings another stretch of dry, calm conditions with highs near 73°F and light northeasterly breezes. Roads are clear, skies stay bright, and air quality remains good — ideal for outdoor work, early travel, or late-season lawn care before the next system approaches.
By Friday, south winds begin to return, pushing temperatures higher into the upper 70s. Clouds gradually build through the afternoon, and a few light rain showers may develop by late evening. Rain chances increase slightly on Saturday, especially north and west of the city, though most areas will stay partly sunny and mild.
Sunday holds on to the warmth, with highs near 77°F and drier air returning temporarily before the big pattern change arrives. By Monday and Tuesday, a sharp cold front sweeps through the Southeast, ushering in breezy, much cooler air. Highs tumble into the 50s, and lows could drop to the upper 20s to low 30s across portions of the Midlands — signaling the first widespread freeze of the season just in time for Veterans Day.
Residents are encouraged to protect sensitive plants and outdoor pipes early next week and prepare for a brisk shift as fall warmth fades fast.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, SC:
Thu: 73/46 – Sunny, calm breeze.
Fri: 76/57 – Partly cloudy, light rain late.
Sat: 78/61 – Mostly sunny, slight rain chance.
Sun: 77/40 – Warm and pleasant.
Mon: 54/29 – Sunny, turning sharply colder.
Tue (Veterans Day): 54/28 – Clear, early freeze risk.
