Columbia woke to clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s Friday, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 61. The calm start gives way to a sharper weekend chill, including a freeze risk late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Friday Stays Sunny As Cooler Air Moves In
Northwest winds will run around 3 to 9 mph Friday as a drier, cooler air mass settles over the Midlands. No rain is expected, but temperatures will drop quickly after sunset, with a low near 38 under mostly clear skies.
Freeze Watch Covers Saturday Night Into Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for central South Carolina from late Saturday night through Sunday morning, warning that some locations could fall as low as 30 degrees. The cold may damage tender plants and sensitive outdoor plumbing, so gardeners and homeowners should take precautions before Saturday night.
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 57, and Saturday night's low is forecast around 33. The watch is the latest and most serious turn in a weekend forecast that Hoodline previously reported as a growing frost concern.
Cool Start To Next Week Before Temperatures Rebound
Sunday should bring sunshine and a high near 59 after the coldest morning of the stretch. Monday and Tuesday remain mostly sunny with highs near 59 and 62, while Wednesday reaches about 66 and Thursday warms to a more comfortable 71.
For now, the weekend plan is simple: enjoy the sunshine, bring in sensitive plants and prepare for a noticeably colder Saturday night. The forecast remains mostly sunny, with chilly overnight lows.
