Columbia, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for a rainy start to the workweek before spring warmth returns midweek. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected in Columbia on Monday, but conditions will improve by Tuesday with sunny skies and warmer temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will see scattered showers throughout the day, with an 80% chance of rain. A thunderstorm is possible, and new rainfall amounts could range between half and three-quarters of an inch. Highs will reach 54°F, with north winds between 6 and 9 mph.
Monday night will bring additional showers before 8 p.m., followed by clearing skies and a low of 39°F. By Tuesday, sunshine returns, bringing a high of 74°F. Temperatures will continue to rise through the week, with Columbia reaching 78°F on Wednesday and 80°F by Friday.
For those traveling along Interstate 26 or Interstate 20, wet roads could create hazardous driving conditions Monday morning. Drivers should allow extra time for commutes and be cautious of slick roads.
Looking ahead, South Carolina’s spring warmth will be in full effect, with mostly sunny conditions dominating the rest of the week. By Saturday, temperatures may reach the low 80s, though another chance of rain could return.
Residents should prepare for Monday’s rain but enjoy the return of warm, sunny spring weather by midweek.
