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Columbia, SC Frost Alert: 30s Tonight, Saturday, November 14
Columbia, SC – Residents across central South Carolina and parts of eastern Georgia should prepare for a cold Friday night as temperatures drop into the 30s, bringing the threat of frost by early Satu
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-13T18:04:35.834Z
Columbia, SC – Residents across central South Carolina and parts of eastern Georgia should prepare for a cold Friday night as temperatures drop into the 30s, bringing the threat of frost by early Saturday, November 14, 2026. Another round of potentially freezing temperatures could follow Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a Frost Advisory has been issued for late Friday night through sunrise Saturday. Forecasters expect frost to develop, particularly in sheltered locations where temperatures can fall more quickly.
The advisory covers a broad area that includes Columbia, Lexington, Camden, Sumter, Orangeburg, Aiken and Augusta, Georgia. Communities around Newberry, Lancaster, Winnsboro, Manning and Barnwell are also included in the highlighted advisory area.
Temperatures falling into the 30s could create problems for sensitive outdoor plants, gardens and vegetation that remain exposed overnight.
Residents are encouraged to bring potted plants indoors or cover vulnerable vegetation before temperatures reach their lowest levels early Saturday morning.
Although frost is the immediate concern, the cold weather threat may continue into the weekend.
The National Weather Service reports that a Freeze Watch remains in effect for Saturday night, November 14, into Sunday morning, November 15, signaling the potential for temperatures to reach freezing or below.
A Freeze Watch means conditions could become cold enough to damage or kill sensitive vegetation. It does not guarantee that freezing temperatures will occur.
Drivers heading out early Saturday should also prepare for chilly conditions, although the advisory does not indicate widespread hazardous road conditions.
Residents throughout the Midlands and neighboring Georgia communities should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as the weekend approaches.
The key concern is protecting sensitive plants Friday night while preparing for the possibility of even colder temperatures Saturday night.