Spartanburg, SC – The Palmetto State’s early December calm won’t last much longer. After two mild, sunny days, clouds will thicken late Thursday as a broad system sweeps across the Southeast, bringing rain and cooler air into the Upstate by Friday morning. Wet roads and patchy fog could slow travel through Saturday, especially along I-85 and U.S. 29.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely Thursday night through Saturday morning, with precipitation chances peaking near 80% early Friday. Most areas will see a steady, soaking rain rather than severe storms, but ponding on low-lying roads may develop during heavier bursts. Highs will stay near 49°F Thursday before dipping into the low 40s Friday, making for a chilly, damp end to the workweek.
Drivers should allow extra travel time for the morning commute and keep headlights on during rain periods. Winds will stay light, but reduced visibility could make merging and lane changes tricky on major corridors.
Conditions improve slowly by Sunday, when partly sunny skies and highs near 49°F return. Another mild spell may build early next week before a new system arrives, hinting at more early-winter rain by mid-December.
Keep umbrellas handy and drive with caution — early winter has arrived in upstate South Carolina, bringing rain-slick roads and a taste of the chill to come.
Heading out on I-85 this Friday? Share how the rain’s affecting your drive.
5-Day Outlook for Spartanburg, SC (Dec. 3–7):
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 51°F, low 36°F; rain likely late.
- Friday: Rain likely, high 40°F, low 33°F.
- Saturday: Rain chances 40%, high 49°F, low 36°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 49°F, low 34°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F, low 28°F; cooler, drier pattern returns.
