COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina wakes up to a soggy Sunday, but brighter, calmer skies are just ahead as Fall warmth returns. After a weekend of heavy rain and patchy fog, conditions across the Midlands will shift quickly toward sun-filled skies by Tuesday, offering a dry and comfortable stretch for those resuming post-holiday routines.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, bands of heavy rain will linger through Sunday morning, with totals between a half-inch and one inch across much of the region. Drivers should expect wet conditions on I-26 and I-77 through midday before gradual improvement this afternoon. North winds will remain gusty, up to 30 mph, before easing tonight.
By Monday, Columbus Day will bring mild sunshine with highs near 77°F and noticeably drier air. Tuesday continues the warm, stable pattern with highs pushing 80°F under clear skies. The return of steady sunshine should benefit outdoor cleanup, school commutes, and local Fall events, including pumpkin patches and park outings.
Residents are urged to stay alert for residual slick spots early Sunday and to allow extra travel time. The next several days will favor outdoor activities and yardwork, with mild afternoons and comfortably cool evenings.
Cooler temperatures are expected later in the week, signaling a potential early-season Fall pattern shift that could bring the state’s first crisp mornings by next weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbia, SC:
Sun: 66/59 – Heavy rain early; patchy fog and gusty north winds to 30 mph.
Mon: 77/57 – Mostly sunny and mild; lighter winds.
Tue: 80/57 – Sunny, warm; great for outdoor plans.
Wed: 81/54 – Sunny and pleasant; light breeze.
Thu: 84/56 – Bright, warm; Fall warmth holds before cooler trend late week.
