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SC Weather Alert: Columbia, SC 29° Freeze Sunday, Nov 15–20
Columbia, SC – Frost covered lawns, icy windshields and temperatures plunging into the upper 20s mark a sharp November cold snap across central South Carolina. A widespread Freeze Warning remains the
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-15T10:04:47.274Z
Columbia, SC – Frost covered lawns, icy windshields and temperatures plunging into the upper 20s mark a sharp November cold snap across central South Carolina. A widespread Freeze Warning remains the immediate concern before temperatures rebound dramatically toward the 70s later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Sunday, November 15, with temperatures as low as 29 degrees possible across the warned region.
The warning covers portions of central South Carolina and east central Georgia, including Columbia, Lexington, Sumter, Aiken, Orangeburg and Augusta, Georgia.
Freeze Warning Brings Immediate Concerns The National Weather Service warns that freezing temperatures could kill crops, damage sensitive vegetation and potentially affect unprotected outdoor plumbing.
At Columbia's Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport, temperatures were recorded at 33 degrees early Sunday, with calm winds and fair skies.
Widespread frost was expected, particularly across exposed lawns, gardens and rural communities.
Residents should protect tender plants and check vulnerable outdoor pipes.
However, the freezing conditions will not last throughout the day.
Sunshine should push Columbia's afternoon temperature toward 59 degrees, creating a substantial warmup from the morning chill.
Monday and Tuesday Bring a Steady Recovery Monday, November 16, brings sunny skies and afternoon highs near 60 degrees.
Temperatures fall toward 34 degrees Monday night, keeping another chilly morning possible Tuesday.
By Tuesday afternoon, sunshine should lift temperatures to approximately 65 degrees.
Tuesday night brings clear skies and lows around 36 degrees.
While those temperatures remain cold, the supplied outlook does not indicate another Freeze Warning for Columbia.
Wednesday Signals a Major Temperature Change Wednesday, November 18, brings the next noticeable shift.
Afternoon temperatures should reach 69 degrees, nearly 40 degrees warmer than the lowest temperatures highlighted in Sunday's regional Freeze Warning.
Clear skies continue Wednesday night, with lows near 37 degrees.
By Thursday, sunshine pushes temperatures toward 72 degrees.
The improving weather should favor outdoor activities and travel along I 20, I 26 and I 77.
No snow, freezing rain or organized severe thunderstorms are indicated in the supplied Columbia outlook.
Warmer Conditions Continue Into Friday Friday brings mostly sunny skies and highs near 73 degrees.
That represents a significant reversal from Sunday's freezing start.
Saturday should remain sunny, with temperatures again reaching approximately 73 degrees.
Columbia's Five Day Weather Outlook Monday, November 16: Sunny, high 60°F. Clear Monday night, low 34°F. Tuesday, November 17: Sunny, high 65°F. Clear Tuesday night, low 36°F. Wednesday, November 18: Sunny, high 69°F. Clear Wednesday night, low 37°F. Thursday, November 19: Sunny, high 72°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, low 39°F. Friday, November 20: Mostly sunny, high 73°F. Mostly clear Friday night, low 41°F. Looking Ahead: November 21 and Beyond Saturday, November 21, is expected to bring sunshine and highs near 73 degrees.
Specific temperature and precipitation probabilities for the following six to 10 days were not included in the supplied outlook.
Residents should monitor future National Weather Service updates as late November approaches.
Did frost or freezing temperatures affect your neighborhood this morning? Tell us what conditions you experienced across Columbia and central South Carolina!