Spartanburg, SC – A spring cold snap is on the way for South Carolina following a Tuesday filled with thunderstorms and strong wind gusts.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected throughout Tuesday, especially in areas near Spartanburg, Greenwood, York, and Charlotte. A few of these storms may turn severe, bringing heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and possible hail. Commuters on I-85 should exercise caution through Tuesday evening.
By Tuesday night, skies will clear, but temperatures will fall sharply across the region. Areas near the North Carolina foothills and northwest Piedmont may see lows drop to 36°F, with patchy frost possible early Wednesday. Residents in rural zones and sheltered valleys should take precautions to protect sensitive plants.
Wednesday brings calm, sunny weather with highs near 62°F and light northeast winds. That warming trend will continue into Thursday, with highs hitting 70°F before another system arrives Thursday night. Rain chances rise again Thursday night and Friday, with a 50% chance of showers both evenings.
5-Day Spartanburg Weather Outlook:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 62°F. Storms earlier in the day. Low 36°F overnight with frost risk.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 62°F. Clear overnight, low near 42°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 70°F. 50% chance of evening rain.
- Friday: Showers likely, high 67°F. Cooler night, low 43°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 64°F. Clear overnight, low near 39°F.
Expect warmer temperatures and drier weather by Sunday, with a return to upper 60s
