South Carolina Weather Alert Now: 78° February Warmth and Weekend Rain in Spartanburg

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South Carolina – A mild breeze is already moving through downtown Spartanburg, and the air feels more like April than February. Temperatures are climbing through the 50s this morning, with highs headed for the upper 60s by afternoon. Gusty southwest winds are picking up along I-85 and Highway 29, signaling changes ahead.

According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, highs reach 67 degrees today under mostly cloudy skies. Southwest winds range from 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. A slight chance of rain develops late tonight, mainly after 3 a.m., with lows near 56.

Showers increase Thursday, especially between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Highs surge to 73 degrees with gusts up to 22 mph. A few light showers linger into Thursday night. Friday turns even warmer, with highs pushing 78 degrees. Rain chances rise to 50 percent before noon.

The weekend shifts wetter and cooler. Rain becomes likely Saturday, mainly between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with highs falling to 65. Showers likely continue Saturday night into early Sunday before skies begin to clear. Sunday highs settle near 55.

Drivers should watch for slick spots during heavier bursts. Ponding water may develop in low-lying areas. Early next week turns sunny and cooler Monday, then moderates by Tuesday. The 6–10 day outlook hints at above-normal temperatures returning late next week, bringing renewed spring warmth across the Upstate.

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Five Day Outlook for Spartanburg, South Carolina
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 73°F.
Friday: Chance of rain, high 78°F.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 65°F.
Sunday: Chance of rain then clearing, high 55°F.
Monday: Sunny, high 46°F.