South Carolina – Raindrops streak across windshields and glisten on soaked streets this morning as a steady drizzle and fog blanket Spartanburg. The December air feels heavy and damp, the kind that seeps through jackets and slows the start of the day. Drivers are urged to use caution — visibility is reduced to a few miles in spots, and roadways remain slick across the Upstate.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, rain will taper by midday, followed by patchy fog through late morning. The chance of rain stands at 80% early, dropping to 20% this afternoon as clouds begin to lift. Temperatures will hover near 42°F, cool but mild enough to prevent icing. Still, puddling and slick surfaces will make travel on I-85, I-26, and local routes slow during the morning commute.
Saturday brings a small chance of early showers before brighter skies return by the afternoon. Temperatures will rise toward 50°F, with calm winds and mostly cloudy skies. By Sunday, drier and partly sunny conditions set up across the region, a welcome break after several damp days.
Early next week looks seasonably cool, with highs near 46°F Monday and mid-50s by Wednesday. Looking ahead to December 11–17, forecasters are watching for a colder air mass diving south from the Midwest — possibly the state’s first taste of a winter chill or frost event as holiday lights twinkle.
Keep headlights on through fog, give yourself extra travel time, and expect slower traffic this morning.
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Five-Day Outlook for Spartanburg, SC:
Fri: 42/36 – Rain early; patchy fog.
Sat: 50/34 – Cloudy; early light showers.
Sun: 49/30 – Mostly cloudy; cool breeze.
Mon: 47/27 – Partly sunny; calm.
Tue: 54/33 – Mostly sunny; milder trend.
