COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dawn breaks over the Midlands with a soft, golden light spilling across quiet streets and crisp lawns. The chill that settled overnight is already lifting, hinting at the warm, dry stretch that will carry South Carolina through the weekend. After several cool mornings, Columbia is heading into a streak of picture-perfect November days — a gentle preview of what late fall can still offer before the calendar turns wintry.
The National Weather Service in Columbia calls for sunshine and highs near 70°F today, with calm winds turning light and southerly by afternoon. Friday stays pleasant, topping out around 69°F with clear skies from start to finish. The warm-up continues into Saturday and Sunday, when highs climb into the mid- to upper 70s. It’ll feel more like early October than mid-November — ideal weather for outdoor projects, early holiday decorating, or travel along I-26 and I-20.
Lows will hover in the 40s and 50s through the weekend, keeping mornings brisk but comfortable. No rain is expected through Monday, though long-range models suggest a weak system could bring clouds and slightly cooler air by midweek.
For now, the weekend looks nearly flawless: blue skies, light winds, and plenty of late-fall sunshine. As Thanksgiving approaches, Columbia residents can expect mild, dry conditions that favor early travel and outdoor gatherings — a welcome stretch of calm before the holiday rush and possible colder turns later in the month.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, SC:
Fri: 69/45 – Sunny; calm breeze.
Sat: 75/57 – Mostly sunny; mild and pleasant.
Sun: 78/48 – Bright skies; warm for November.
Mon: 73/49 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Tue: 76/53 – Partly cloudy; hint of cooler air.
