South Carolina – First light brushes across Columbia with a crisp, pale glow, revealing still streets and cool air sitting low over quiet yards. A faint southwest breeze nudges the leaves, hinting that warmer air lurks just upstream. Pavement holds the night’s chill, but the day will move quickly into a mild, almost springlike feel as early travel around the Midlands begins to increase.
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service note that temperatures surge through the 70s today as southwest winds strengthen. Gusts could reach 22 mph by midday, especially along I-20 and I-26. Drivers heading to morning events should expect brief crosswind pushes on open highway stretches. With the early Thanksgiving rush slowly building across the region, the warm and dry setup offers excellent travel conditions.
Sunday turns even warmer. Highs rise near 79° under steady sunshine, though winds increase and may gust up to 25 mph during the afternoon. The air stays crisp in the morning but warms fast, creating a classic late-fall temperature whiplash that often precedes a subtle pattern shift.
Monday cools back into the mid-60s with bright sun and lighter winds. To be fair, it’s still pleasant for outdoor decorating, yard cleanup, and early holiday shopping runs. No early Winter Tease appears likely for Columbia, but models hint at a gradual cool-down later next week as Thanksgiving approaches.
For now, travel conditions remain excellent, though residents should stay aware of rising winds during the warmest hours each afternoon. November tends to flip quickly, and a mild stretch can easily give way to more unsettled weather as the holiday week begins.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, SC
Sun: 79/44 – Sunny; breezy afternoon.
Mon: 66/41 – Sunny; cooler breeze.
Tue: 73/51 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Wed: 70/55 – Partly cloudy; warm.
Thu: 73/44 – Mostly sunny; seasonally mild.
