South Carolina — A crisp chill has settled across the Carolinas this Halloween morning, with a sharp drop in temperatures signaling the first real touch of late fall. Under clear skies, light winds and dry air will allow the mercury to tumble into the mid-30s by early Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Frost Advisory from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday for much of Upstate South Carolina, Piedmont North Carolina, and northeast Georgia — including Charlotte, Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, and Gaffney. Forecasters expect temperatures as low as 35°F, cold enough to form frost across lawns, car roofs, and garden beds.
Residents should protect sensitive plants and outdoor vegetation. Even a thin layer of frost can damage tender flowers and fall crops. Gardeners and landscapers are urged to cover plants or bring smaller pots indoors before sunset tonight.
Despite the frosty start, the weekend promises plenty of sunshine and mild afternoons. Saturday will be bright and calm, with highs near 63°F across Charlotte and the Upstate. By Sunday, temperatures inch a bit warmer, reaching the low 60s, though scattered clouds may drift in late in the day.
Looking ahead to the first full week of November, high pressure stays dominant, keeping the weather quiet and dry through at least Wednesday. Early signs suggest another cool-down midweek, with a few northern mountain valleys possibly seeing a second round of patchy frost before temperatures rebound.
And one final reminder — Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Set your clocks back an hour and enjoy a longer, colder morning under clear, frost-tipped skies as the Carolinas ease into November’s first chill.
