A cold front pushed across South Carolina on Wednesday, and we expect two nights with temperatures below freezing. Temperatures across the state will remain subfreezing, especially in the Midlands and Upstate, while the Pee Dee and Lowcountry lows will be between the low and mid-30s.
Thursday will be cold, with temperatures between 5 and 12 degrees below normal. Winds will subside in the early morning. Highs will remain around the mid-50s across much of the state. For Friday afternoon, temperatures will remain below average but slightly closer to the 60° mark—that´s 5 to 10 degrees below average for this time of year.
Some changes will occur by the weekend. Saturday morning will start with temperatures around the mid-30s across northern South Carolina, while the coast will remain close to normal in the low 40s. By the afternoon, temperatures will surpass the 60s across much of the state except Upstate, where cold air damming will reign throughout the weekend. The cold air damage will also stay in place for Sunday afternoon, keeping the temperatures in the low 50s.
Although temperatures will be in an increase in trend, the winds will start to beer by Saturday evening. This is why we expect an influx of slightly warmer air that will allow the temperatures to reach closer to the mid-60s on Saturday afternoon. By Sunday afternoon, temperatures will get closer to 70°, while the Blue Ridge escarpment will stay with temperatures in the 50s.
Another cold front will push through over the weekend, increasing rain chances, especially across the mountains. However, as this front moves east, chances of rain will decrease.
Next week remains warmer than normal
The outlook remains relatively calm for the beginning of the week with a high pressure that will sit nearby, keeping the sky mostly clear. But by Tuesday morning, another front moves. The front pushing through between Tuesday and Wednesday will not significantly drop in temperatures. High pressure will be in place, keeping the winds mainly from the east, moderating the temperatures, and keeping them slightly above normal for this time of year. But one front could bring rain chances across the mountains, while the rain chances could drastically decrease as the front progresses toward the east.