South Carolina – First light glints off dry leaves across the Upstate as a cool northwest breeze slips between neighborhoods and rustles the last patches of fall color. Pavement looks crisp and clear, and the air carries that early-morning clarity typical of a dry November pattern—ideal for residents kicking off Thanksgiving travel preparations. Fire danger lingers, though, and anyone burning debris or using equipment outdoors should take extra precautions.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, humidity stays extremely low today, and northwest winds near 8 mph could still fan brush or leaf piles. Officials urge Upstate residents to avoid outdoor burning and to secure matches, equipment, and heat sources that may trigger unintended sparks. To be fair, conditions improve slowly through the morning as winds relax, but vegetation remains dry enough for rapid fire spread.
According to NWS meteorologists, sunshine dominates today with highs reaching the mid-60s. Conditions stay steady across Spartanburg, Greenville, and Gaffney, supporting smooth travel on I-26 and I-85. Tuesday warms further toward the upper-60s as southwesterly flow returns, offering one of the week’s cleanest travel windows for early Thanksgiving movers.
Wednesday turns even milder, reaching the upper-70s under mostly sunny skies. Winds remain light, and no Winter Tease develops for the Upstate this week. Mild temperatures and clear afternoons support outdoor decorating, leaf cleanup, and early holiday errands.
Models hint at increasing moisture Thursday night into Friday. While no cold snap or freeze concerns appear, a developing system could bring showers Friday afternoon and potentially slow travel for long-haul routes through Charlotte, Asheville, and Columbia. Rain chances ease Saturday with highs near the low-70s.
Sunday features bright sun and calmer winds—an excellent final prep day before the heavy holiday push.
Five-Day Forecast for Spartanburg, SC:
Mon: 66/36 – Sunny; dry air; low humidity fire risk.
Tue: 68/49 – Sunny; warmer; calm.
Wed: 77/51 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Thu: 76/57 – Mostly sunny; clouds late.
Fri: 76/58 – Chance of rain; slower travel possible.
