Columbia, SC – The air across the Midlands carries that gentle fall calm this morning — clear skies, cool dawns, and the promise of sunshine stretching through the week. But subtle shifts are on the way for central South Carolina, as late-week breezes and a few showers signal the state’s slow slide toward cooler November air.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, today will be nearly perfect for outdoor plans, with highs near 75°F and light southwest winds developing by mid-morning. Lows tonight will settle in the upper 40s under clear skies — crisp but comfortable. It’s a prime stretch for late leaf cleanup or early holiday decorating before the next pattern change arrives.
Thursday stays sunny with highs near 72°F, though clouds will gradually increase Friday as weak moisture lifts north from the Gulf. A slight chance of rain or a rumble of thunder may develop Friday evening into early Saturday, mainly along I-20 and I-26 corridors. Rainfall amounts should stay light, but damp roads could slow early weekend travel.
Behind that system, the weekend brings another run of sunshine and mild temperatures, with highs in the mid to upper 70s through Sunday. However, a stronger cold front early next week could finally push Columbia into a cooler pattern — models hint at the season’s first true chill by Veterans Day, with highs dipping into the lower 50s and lows near freezing in rural areas.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbia, SC:
Wed: 75/49 – Sunny, calm, warm.
Thu: 72/45 – Sunny, light breeze.
Fri: 75/57 – Mostly sunny; late rain chance.
Sat: 75/58 – Partly sunny; clearing.
Sun: 77/44 – Mostly sunny, mild finish.
