South Carolina begins the morning with frozen pavement, dim streetlights reflecting off slick patches that drivers cannot always see. Cold air bites hard, especially in shaded neighborhoods and along bridges.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, patchy black ice is expected again late tonight into the morning hours as temperatures fall below freezing. Lingering runoff from earlier snow and sleet will refreeze, creating hidden hazards on untreated roads, overpasses, and parking lots across the Upstate.
Conditions stay dry today, with sunshine helping temperatures rebound into the low 40s around Spartanburg. That warmth is brief. Once the sun sets, readings quickly slide back into the 20s, allowing ice to redevelop. Drivers during early travel hours should expect slick spots, particularly in normally shaded areas.
Cold weather remains the dominant story through the end of the week. A reinforcing Arctic front drops south, keeping wind chills uncomfortably low at times. Pipes, outdoor plumbing, and pets remain at risk as the cold stretches on.
Attention then shifts to the weekend. Confidence is growing that wintry precipitation develops late Friday into Saturday as moisture arrives while cold air remains in place. Snow is increasingly favored across much of the Upstate, with travel impacts becoming the primary concern. While exact amounts remain uncertain, even light snow combined with cold ground temperatures could lead to quick accumulations and icy roads.
Saturday looks cold and unsettled, with snow possible during the morning and midday hours. Any melting during daylight may refreeze after sunset, raising the threat of flash freezing Saturday night.
Looking beyond the weekend, colder-than-normal air lingers into early next week, even as precipitation chances trend lower.
Drivers should slow down, avoid sudden braking, and allow extra time during morning travel. Have you encountered icy spots today or snow flakes this weekend? Share what you’re seeing across the Upstate.
Five-Day Outlook for Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Today: Becoming sunny, cold early, highs near 43°
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, chilly, highs near 41°
- Friday: Partly sunny, colder late, highs near 44°
- Saturday: Snow likely at times, cold, highs near 29°
- Sunday: Sunny, cold, highs near 32°
