Spartanburg, South Carolina – Rain returns to the Upstate late Wednesday, ending a stretch of sunny skies and bringing slippery roads to Spartanburg by nightfall. Drivers on I-85 should prepare for wet pavement after 2 a.m. Thursday, with chances of additional storms rising through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a 30% chance of showers develops Wednesday night, with mostly cloudy skies and lows near 64°F. Thursday continues the trend with light rain possible in the afternoon, particularly along eastbound routes and secondary roads.
While no severe storms are expected midweek, isolated thunderstorms could develop by Saturday night, prompting travel concerns and possible delays. Roads like I-85 and US-29 may become slick during heavier periods of rain. Residents should monitor changing conditions and avoid unnecessary travel during downpours. Rain totals through Thursday remain light, generally under a tenth of an inch.
Temperatures remain seasonally warm, peaking in the upper 80s by Friday. Humidity builds into the weekend, fueling a higher chance of thunderstorms from Saturday night into Monday. Sunday and Monday carry a 60% likelihood of rain, with localized downpours and possible lightning.
5-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC (June 3–7):
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 86°F. Calm wind turning southeast at 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 84°F. Showers possible late (30%).
- Thursday: Slight chance of afternoon showers, high 82°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 88°F. Rain possible after 2 p.m.
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers, high 89°F. Thunderstorms likely Saturday night.
