Columbia, S.C. – Drivers in the Midlands may face reduced visibility early Friday as patchy fog lingers between 7 and 8 a.m., before skies clear and temperatures climb near 91 degrees. Calm winds will make the morning still, with the risk of sudden low-lying fog across interstates and rural routes.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, conditions will turn bright and stable through the weekend, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and mostly sunny skies dominating. Winds remain light, though a slight east breeze will develop Saturday afternoon.
Sunday brings similar warmth, reaching 88 degrees, with partly cloudy skies returning overnight. The clear and dry stretch continues into Monday, where Columbia and surrounding towns including Lexington, Cayce, and Irmo will see highs around 88 to 92 degrees.
Travelers should be cautious during early morning commutes when fog reduces visibility, especially in rural stretches of I-20 and I-26. NWS advises using low-beam headlights in fog and allowing extra stopping distance.
A slight chance of showers develops midweek, but no widespread rain is expected until Wednesday night. Warm, sunny afternoons remain the pattern across central South Carolina.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, SC
- Saturday: Sunny, high 91°, low 65°.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 88°, low 65°.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 88°, low 66°.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 92°, low 68°.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 93°, chance of showers at night.
