South Carolina wakes up this Saturday to crisp, quiet air across Spartanburg as a light breeze moves over dry pavement. Sunshine rules the morning, but the sky turns hazier by afternoon as moisture increases ahead of a developing system to the west. Residents traveling home after the holiday should expect gradually changing conditions through the weekend, especially Sunday when rain becomes more likely.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures climb toward the upper 40s today with mostly sunny skies. The calm weather helps improve early-day travel, but a shift arrives late tonight when clouds thicken and a more unsettled trend begins. Drivers should stay alert on I-26 and I-85 Sunday, with wet pavement and slower traffic possible.
Meteorologists now track a broader pattern change across the U.S. A deep trough will push sharply colder air from the Midwest into the eastern states between December 2 and December 6. That shift brings below-normal temperatures to a large stretch of the country, with early-season snow potential increasing north of the Carolinas. To be fair, the Southeast stays warmer, but colder bursts next week could push the region closer to a true December feel.
Sunday carries the most direct impact for Spartanburg. A 50 to 60 percent chance of rain moves in by midday, creating slick roads and reduced visibility through evening. While the region avoids winter hazards for now, the cooler trend early next week may bring a “winter tease” feel with breezy afternoons and colder mornings.
Looking farther ahead, early December could feature stronger storm systems across the central U.S., including areas expecting heavy snow from the upper Midwest to the Great Lakes. That may influence regional travel routes into next weekend.
