South Carolina – A drier-than-normal pattern will take hold across the Palmetto State through Feb 23-27, with limited precipitation chances but increasing concerns over chilly overnight temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, precipitation probabilities across the Southeast are trending below normal during the Feb 23-27 period, while temperatures hover near to slightly below seasonal averages. That combination favors dry days but colder nights, especially away from the immediate coast.
Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg may see overnight lows dip toward freezing on multiple mornings, raising the risk of patchy frost and isolated slick spots on bridges along I-26 and I-85 before sunrise. Charleston and coastal communities are expected to stay a few degrees milder, but clear skies could still allow for cool early-morning conditions. With little rainfall expected, soils will remain relatively dry, reducing flooding concerns but increasing fire sensitivity if winds pick up.
Motorists should remain alert for early-morning cold spots, and residents are encouraged to protect sensitive vegetation during colder nights.
Additional updates may follow as dry and cool conditions persist through Feb 23-27.
