South Carolina – South Carolina’s Upstate wakes to a damp, gray sky this morning, with low clouds sliding across the foothills and a brisk northwest breeze rattling loose branches. Pavement looks wet across I-85 and US-29, signaling the first hints of a shifting December weather pattern as holiday travel begins to build.

Gusty northwest winds will continue through the day, with speeds reaching 28 to 30 mph east of the mountains before gradually easing later. These winds will push noticeably colder air into Greenville–Spartanburg, sending wind chills into the teens by this evening. For drivers, that means crosswinds on elevated roadways and rapid cooling on shaded bridges — a setup that can encourage early-season slick spots where lingering moisture refreezes.

Skies turn sunnier by midday, and the temperature falls steadily toward the lower 30s by late afternoon as dry air wins out. To be fair, this is not a winter storm setup, but it is a classic December cold-snap transition, and residents should secure outdoor decorations and plan for a quick chill on evening errands.

Monday brings quieter conditions, with sunshine returning and highs near 39°. Light winds shift southwest, making the air feel a bit more tolerable by midday. By Tuesday, Upstate skies shine bright, temperatures rebound toward 51°, and early Christmas travel improves across the region.

Meteorologists continue watching a broader pattern change across the East — nothing imminent yet, but the early-week cold push hints at more winter teases as we approach Christmas week.

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Five-Day Outlook (Sun–Thu)

• Today: Becoming sunny; high 44°. Winds gust 28–30 mph.
• Monday: Sunny; high 39°.
• Tuesday: Sunny; high 51°.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny; high 58°.
• Thursday: Partly sunny; high 56°.