SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After a damp and cloudy start to the weekend, Upstate South Carolina heads into a brighter, warmer Columbus Day stretch as fall sunshine takes hold. Saturday’s light rain chances fade by afternoon, giving way to several dry and comfortable days perfect for travel, outdoor plans, or holiday errands.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, scattered showers will linger early Saturday but quickly move east by evening. North winds may gust up to 20 mph as drier air pushes in behind the weak front. Sunday brings clearing skies and seasonable highs in the lower 70s, while cooler mornings in the 50s could make for ideal pumpkin patch visits and leaf-peeping drives along I-85.
Columbus Day itself will feature abundant sunshine, highs in the mid-70s, and light north breezes — a picture-perfect fall holiday setup. The NWS says high pressure will dominate through midweek, keeping skies mostly clear and temperatures gradually climbing into the upper 70s by Wednesday.
Residents are encouraged to make use of the pleasant stretch to finish outdoor chores or decorate for Halloween before cooler, wetter patterns return later next week. Farmers and gardeners should still monitor early morning lows near 50 for potential patchy valley fog or light dew formation.
Five-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
Sat: 71/58 – Mostly cloudy; light rain chance early, breezy north gusts to 20 mph.
Sun: 71/57 – Mostly cloudy early; clearing by afternoon.
Mon (Columbus Day): 76/53 – Sunny, calm, ideal for travel and outdoor plans.
Tue: 79/53 – Bright sunshine; mild fall day.
Wed: 80/53 – Sunny and warm; continued dry pattern.
