South Carolina — A warm, humid breeze slides across Columbia this morning as low clouds slowly thin above the Midlands. The air already feels more like late spring than early March.
Temperatures are sitting near 69°F early this morning, and the day will warm quickly once clouds begin breaking. By afternoon, highs will climb to around 83°F, marking one of the warmest days so far this month.
Patchy fog early today briefly reduced visibility along I-20, I-26, and I-77, but improving sunlight is helping conditions recover quickly.
For now, skies gradually brighten through late morning. Many neighborhoods across Columbia will see mostly sunny skies and warm spring air by midday.
However, meteorologists are watching a developing storm pattern approaching the Southeast.
Moisture building across the region will increase the chance for showers and thunderstorms beginning Sunday morning, with rain becoming more widespread through the afternoon. Some storms could bring gusty winds and bursts of heavy rain.
Travelers heading out Sunday should expect wet roads and occasional reduced visibility. Plan extra time if traveling along major Midlands highways.
Another talking point arrives early Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m., meaning clocks will jump forward one hour across South Carolina. Evenings will grow noticeably brighter after the change.
Looking ahead, the early-spring pattern remains warm. Highs continue climbing into the low to mid-80s early next week, with occasional scattered rain chances.
Tuesday could push temperatures near 85°F, reinforcing the growing spring warmth across the Carolinas.
Long-range outlooks also suggest a broader warming trend across much of the eastern United States through midweek.
For now, Columbia enjoys a warm, calm start before rain chances return.
Are you seeing sunshine breaking through the clouds where you live in the Midlands this morning? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, South Carolina
Today: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny and warm. High 83°F
Tonight: Partly cloudy with slight storm chance late. Low 63°F
Sunday: Rain and thunderstorms likely at times. High 82°F
Monday: Partly sunny with slight rain chances. High 83°F
Tuesday: Chance of rain with warmer spring air. High 85°F
