COLUMBIA, S.C. — A calm, cool morning greets the Midlands under clear skies and crisp 40-degree air. Clouds will build through the day, setting up a brief window for light rain and possible rumbles of thunder late tonight before a bright, dry stretch takes over much of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a weak disturbance will bring a 40% chance of rain between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.. Rainfall should stay light, but slick roads could slow travel along I-20 and I-77 early Monday, especially where patchy fog develops as temperatures hover near the upper 40s.
By Monday, skies clear quickly, leaving behind mostly sunny, comfortable weather. Afternoon highs reach the mid-60s, followed by cooler nights dipping into the low 40s. Tuesday through Thursday bring sunshine and steady warming, with highs climbing into the upper 60s and low 70s — perfect for leaf cleanup, outdoor work, or early holiday decorating before Thanksgiving prep begins later this month.
Winds stay light all week, keeping the air calm and visibility good for travel. No frost or freeze is expected in central South Carolina, though cooler pockets in the upstate could see chilly dawns near 40°F. Forecasters are watching a stronger front possible by next weekend, but for now, the region enjoys one of November’s best stretches of weather — dry, bright, and comfortably warm.
Early signs from La Niña patterns suggest that cooler, wetter changes could develop mid-to-late November, but for now, the Palmetto State stays firmly in its late-fall comfort zone.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, SC:
Sun: 66/48 – Increasing clouds; rain chance late.
Mon: 66/45 – Mostly sunny; calm north breeze.
Tue: 69/43 – Clear; mild.
Wed: 72/48 – Sunny; warm afternoon.
Thu: 73/48 – Sunny and pleasant.
