South Carolina wakes up to a crisp, biting chill across the Upstate. Temperatures sit near 27 degrees in Spartanburg, with calm winds making the cold feel sharp but manageable. Frost clings to rooftops and windshields as commuters head toward I-85 and I-26.
After 9 a.m., sunshine and passing clouds help temperatures recover. Highs reach near 50 degrees this afternoon under partly sunny skies. Light winds shift southwest between 5 and 8 mph. Roads stay dry today, offering a quiet break before midweek changes.
Clouds thicken tonight with lows around 38 degrees. No wintry precipitation is expected, but the cool air lingers into early Wednesday. Highs climb to 60 degrees with mostly cloudy skies and gusts up to 26 mph by afternoon.
Rain chances increase late Wednesday night, with a 30 percent chance developing toward daybreak. Thursday turns wet. Rain becomes likely after sunrise, with an 80 percent chance and highs near 64 degrees. Showers continue Thursday night, with a 70 percent chance before tapering early Friday.
Expect slick pavement during heavier showers Thursday, especially during the morning and evening commute. While no snow or ice is expected here, rapid temperature swings this time of year can still create patchy slick spots in shaded areas.
Friday dries out with partial sunshine and highs near 61. The weekend brings a noticeable warm-up. Saturday reaches 66 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Sunday pushes toward 71 degrees, hinting at early spring warmth across the Carolinas.
Five-Day Outlook for Spartanburg, South Carolina:
Today: Partly sunny, high 50.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 64.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 61.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 66.
