Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina residents should brace for damp commutes and potential visibility hazards starting Wednesday night as patchy fog and scattered showers roll into the Columbia area.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a weak system will bring a 30% chance of showers by late Wednesday, with the added risk of patchy fog overnight into Thursday morning. Drivers on I-26 and US-1 should prepare for slower travel and reduced visibility, especially before sunrise Thursday. Rain chances rise through the week, with a 60% likelihood of showers Thursday night into Friday.
Temperatures remain mild, hovering near 78°F on Wednesday and climbing to the mid-80s Thursday. By Friday, expect a high around 80°F, though skies will remain mostly cloudy. Rainfall intensifies again Friday night and into the weekend, prompting an early alert for possible storm activity by Sunday.
Looking ahead, Columbia’s weekend brings no dry relief. Saturday and Sunday both carry a 50% chance of showers, with another 60% likelihood of rain and potential thunderstorms returning Monday. With saturated ground and ongoing moisture, backyard events and outdoor plans may need adjusting.
🌧️ Five-Day Columbia Spring Forecast:
- Wednesday Night: 30% chance of showers, patchy fog, low near 60°F
- Thursday: High 84°F, 30% chance of showers
- Friday: 60% chance of rain, high near 80°F
- Saturday: 50% chance of showers, high near 72°F
- Sunday into Monday: Increasing chance of thunderstorms, 50–60% rain risk
