South Carolina — The Halloween morning air feels crisp and quiet across the Midlands, a hint of what’s to come as the first Frost Advisory of the season takes hold early Saturday morning. Dew glistens across lawns, the sky glows faintly blue before sunrise, and the air feels calm but cool — a prelude to November’s early chill.
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Frost Advisory from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday for much of central and northern South Carolina. Lows near 33°F to 35°F are expected, enough to form patchy frost in sheltered areas and low valleys. Sensitive outdoor plants could be harmed if left uncovered, so residents are urged to protect tender vegetation and bring potted plants indoors tonight.
After the early chill, Saturday will turn sunny and pleasant, with highs reaching the mid-60s under calm winds — classic fall weather for outdoor plans, local festivals, or post-Halloween cleanup. Sunday stays mild, with more clouds drifting in late as the next weak system passes to the north.
The first week of November looks stable for Columbia and surrounding areas — dry, sunny, and seasonably cool. Morning lows remain in the low-to-mid 40s with highs in the 60s, offering ideal conditions for early decorating, leaf cleanup, and late harvest work.
To be fair, winter still feels far away for the South, but the season’s rhythm is shifting. As northern states begin seeing snowflakes, the Carolinas now step into their first real taste of frost.
And remember — Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Turn clocks back and enjoy a cool, bright sunrise as November begins under calm skies.
