South Carolina – Light flakes drift through gray skies as damp pavement cools quickly across the Upstate. What looks harmless can turn slick fast, especially before the sun gains strength.
A Special Weather Statement remains in effect for Greenville, Spartanburg, and surrounding Upstate communities early this morning. According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, areas of light snow and patchy black ice are possible through the morning hours, mainly along the Escarpment and drifting east into the Piedmont.
Most locations will see little accumulation, with snow amounts generally a trace and up to one inch in isolated heavier showers. The bigger concern is refreezing. Melting snow from recent days may freeze again, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads. Drivers heading out early should slow down and allow extra braking distance.
Temperatures sit near the freezing mark, hovering around the low 30s. Northeast winds add a chill but gradually ease later today. Conditions improve by late morning as clouds thin and sunshine returns. Highs climb into the mid-40s this afternoon, helping remaining ice melt.
Tonight turns colder again, with lows dropping into the mid-20s. Any leftover moisture could refreeze after sunset, creating another brief slick window before Friday morning.
Friday looks calmer and brighter. Sunshine dominates, and highs rebound into the mid-50s. The weekend stays dry, though colder air settles in again Saturday night. Morning lows dip into the low 20s before moderating Sunday afternoon.
Looking ahead, early next week turns noticeably warmer. Highs surge into the 60s by Monday and Tuesday. NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures, hinting that February’s cold grip may ease after this weekend.
If you’re out early, watch shaded roads and elevated surfaces. Conditions change quickly this time of year. Are you seeing slick spots where you live?
Five-Day Outlook for Spartanburg, SC
- Today: Early snow chance, clearing, high near 45
- Friday: Sunny, high near 55
- Saturday: Sunny, cooler, high near 47
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 49
- Monday: Warmer, sunny, high near 62
