COLUMBIA, S.C. – A soft mist blankets the streets of Columbia this morning, headlights cutting through patches of fog along I-26 and U.S. 378. It’s a quiet start — the kind of still, gray calm that soon yields to brilliant sunshine and a stretch of unseasonably warm, dry weather across the Midlands.
The National Weather Service in Columbia reports dense fog developing through 8 a.m., with visibility dropping under a mile in a few low-lying areas. Drivers should slow down, use low beams, and allow extra space during the early commute. Once the fog lifts, skies will turn clear and bright, with highs near 68°F this afternoon. Winds remain light from the northwest at 5 mph, making for a pleasant and comfortable day.
Tuesday and Wednesday promise classic early-November warmth. Sunshine dominates both days as highs climb into the upper 60s and low 70s, with crisp mornings in the 40s. Light winds and low humidity will keep conditions ideal for travel, outdoor work, or late-season yard cleanup.
By Thursday and Friday, the region reaches the week’s mildest stretch — highs pushing into the mid-70s, skies mostly clear, and no significant rain expected. The pattern holds steady through the weekend, giving South Carolina a quiet window before potential pattern shifts later this month bring colder air east.
Residents planning early Veterans Day events or holiday travel will find this week’s weather nearly perfect — a calm start to November’s transition season before winter hints begin to creep southward.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbia, SC:
Mon: 68/43 – Morning fog; sunny later.
Tue: 69/41 – Sunny; calm and dry.
Wed: 73/49 – Sunny; warmer trend.
Thu: 74/47 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Fri: 75/56 – Sunny; seasonably warm
