South Carolina wakes to soft, muted skies this morning, with a gentle haze sliding over the Upstate and a mild breeze brushing across damp pavement. The air feels warm for November, a reminder that this region holds onto late-fall warmth even as colder weather gathers across the northern U.S. Early travelers should see smooth conditions, though light patches of fog may linger in a few low-lying areas.
Temperatures rise quickly today, reaching the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Anyone preparing for Thanksgiving travel will want to take advantage of this calm stretch. Roads stay dry through the afternoon, making it a good time to fuel up, finish errands, or start packing ahead of shifting national weather patterns. To be fair, South Carolina avoids early-season winter trouble for now, but models hint at heavy snow potential across the Midwest, Rockies, and Northeast between November 25 and December 3, which could ripple into flight delays and roadway slowdowns for long-distance travelers.
Friday brings more change. Clouds thicken, and a chance of showers develops late afternoon through the night as winds turn southwest. Rainfall looks light, but any evening travel may run slower as damp roads and brief downpours settle in. No wintry issues are expected locally, though this warm-to-cool shift marks the broader seasonal transition.
Saturday turns brighter and even warmer, with highs pushing toward the upper 70s—ideal for outdoor cleanup, college football events, or early holiday decorating. Sunday stays sunny and pleasant, with highs in the upper 60s and lows dipping into the 40s. Monday brings another warm and mostly sunny stretch before rain returns Tuesday and possibly strengthens Wednesday, just as major Thanksgiving travel peaks nationwide.
