SPARTANBURG, SC – The air feels crisp and calm across the Upstate this morning, carrying the earthy scent of drying leaves. Clear skies stretch over I-85 as a quiet November sun begins to rise — the calm before a major seasonal turn. By early next week, a hard freeze could end the growing season across much of the western Carolinas.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, mild and mostly sunny conditions will continue into the weekend, with highs in the upper 60s Friday and lower 70s Saturday. A weak disturbance may bring light showers Friday night into early Saturday, but rainfall should remain spotty and brief. Travelers heading toward Charlotte or Asheville should watch for slick leaves on rural routes, especially before sunrise.
The real change begins late Sunday as a strong Arctic air mass slides south. Forecasters expect a dramatic temperature drop by Monday, when highs fall into the mid-40s. By Monday night, readings are projected to sink below freezing across nearly all of Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina, marking the first widespread freeze of the season.
Veterans Day on Tuesday will dawn clear and bright but bitterly cold, with morning lows in the 20s and afternoon highs near 52°F. Residents should protect outdoor faucets, bring pets inside, and cover any sensitive plants before the front settles in.
With Thanksgiving travel season only two weeks away, this pattern signals the early winter shift across the Southeast — a reminder that the region’s mild fall has officially given way to the season’s first Arctic push.
Five-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
Thu: 67/43 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Fri: 68/54 – Increasing clouds; 30% chance of light rain.
Sat: 74/56 – Mostly sunny; breezy and warm.
Sun: 71/34 – Cooling trend begins; clear late.
Tue (Veterans Day): 52/27 – Clear, cold; first hard freeze possible.
