South Carolina’s Upstate is waking up under thick gray clouds, and a brisk southwest wind is already tugging at jackets across Spartanburg. At 43 degrees this morning, it feels cool but not harsh, with gusts pushing past 20 mph as traffic fills I-85.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, mostly cloudy skies will hold today with highs near 60 degrees. Southwest winds between 10 and 20 mph may gust as high as 29 mph, adding a steady breeze through the afternoon. Rain becomes likely late tonight, especially after the pre-dawn hours.
Thursday turns wetter. Rain is expected through much of the day, with a 90 percent chance of measurable rainfall and highs near 64 degrees. Periods of steady rain could create slick stretches along I-26, I-85, and Pine Street during peak travel times. Allow extra space between vehicles and keep headlights on in heavier showers.
Rain continues Thursday night and remains likely into Friday, though coverage becomes more scattered by afternoon. Highs Friday reach around 60 degrees. A slight chance of lingering showers continues into early Friday night before drier air moves in.
The weekend brings a noticeable shift. Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 68 degrees. Sunday climbs to around 72 under bright skies, delivering a clear spring tease across the Upstate.
Early next week trends mild with additional rain chances returning by Monday and Tuesday. Longer-range signals point toward above-normal temperatures heading into early March.
Five Day Outlook for Spartanburg, South Carolina:
Today: Mostly cloudy, high 60°.
Thursday: Rain, high 64°.
Friday: Chance of rain, high 60°.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 68°.
Sunday: Sunny, high 72°.
