South Carolina wakes to calm air, clear skies, and a warmth that feels misplaced for Winter.
Morning fog lifts quickly as sunshine spreads. Jackets come off early, and roads stay dry. This Weather matters now because holiday travel ramps up fast, and conditions feel unusually cooperative.
According to the National Weather Service, sunshine dominates today with highs near 74 degrees in Spartanburg. Winds remain calm, and visibility stays excellent. Travel conditions across I-85, U.S. 29, and local routes remain smooth through the day.
Christmas Day turns even warmer. Mostly sunny skies push highs to around 75 degrees, well above normal for late December. The air feels more like early fall than the first week of Winter. Outdoor plans and Christmas travel benefit from dry pavement and light winds.
Clouds increase slightly Thursday night, though rain stays absent. Friday cools modestly, with highs slipping into the lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Roads remain dry, but the temperature trend signals a shift ahead.
Saturday brings another warm rebound just as post-Christmas travel peaks on Saturday, December 27. Sunshine returns, and highs climb back into the mid-70s. Traffic volume increases, but weather-related slowdowns remain unlikely.
Changes arrive late in the weekend. Sunday stays mild, near 71 degrees, before rain chances increase Sunday night. Behind that system, colder air moves in early next week. Lows fall into the 20s by Monday night, raising frost and freeze concerns. Any leftover moisture could turn slick after dark.
While snow is not expected locally, Winter hazards still loom. Across the Northeast, snow and freezing rain continue, reinforcing how quickly patterns can flip.
Five-Day Outlook – Spartanburg, SC
• Today: Sunny, high near 74°
• Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, high near 75°
• Thursday: Partly cloudy, low near 51°
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 62°
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 75°
