Columbia, SC – South Carolina wakes to a quiet, mild start this week — the kind of late November calm that feels borrowed from early fall. But clouds are building to the west, hinting at a brief spell of showers before a colder push clears the skies in time for Thanksgiving.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a weak front slides through Tuesday, bringing scattered light rain by afternoon. Most areas around Columbia and along I-20 and I-26 will see less than a tenth of an inch. Travel impacts should stay minimal, but damp roads could slow some evening commuters.
Wednesday warms quickly into the mid-70s ahead of a sharp temperature drop Thanksgiving morning. By sunrise Thursday, cooler, drier air takes over, leaving bright sunshine and crisp air — ideal for morning parades, football, or backyard gatherings.
The weekend brings a taste of early winter, with highs in the upper 50s and chilly mornings near freezing. Long-range patterns hint at another system developing by Sunday that could reintroduce rain across the region.
Five-Day Outlook (Nov. 24–28):
- Tuesday: Spotty showers; high 77°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny; high 75°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, cooler; high 58°F.
- Friday: Sunny, crisp; high 53°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; high 62°F.
