Columbia is waking up to a few high clouds, with visibility restrictions possible around sunrise Friday and temperatures in the mid-50s, but the city is headed for a sunny afternoon near 82 degrees. Winds will stay light from the northeast, and rain is not expected. It is a warm finish to October before a cooler, cloudier Halloween weekend.
Sunny Friday Leads Into A Cooler Halloween
Friday is expected to be sunny, with temperatures climbing steadily through the afternoon and reaching the low 80s. Friday night should turn partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 57 degrees and calm winds.
Saturday, Halloween, will have increasing clouds with a high near 73. The evening will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with a low around 54, so outdoor plans may start comfortably but call for an extra layer after sunset.
Weekend Rain Chances Fade
The latest outlook is considerably drier than the earlier weekend forecast covered by Hoodline. Sunday is now expected to stay mostly cloudy and dry, with a high near 72, while Monday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74.
Temperatures rebound Tuesday under partly sunny skies, with a high near 78. Rain chances become more noticeable Wednesday and Thursday, with a 40% chance of showers both days. The National Weather Service says rain is possible in the extended forecast.
No Active Weather Alerts
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Columbia area. For Friday and most of the weekend, the practical forecast is simple: enjoy the sunshine, prepare for a cooler Halloween night and keep an umbrella in mind for the middle of next week.
