SPARTANBURG, SC — A crisp, bright Saturday is offering Upstate residents a brief respite before a wetter pattern returns to kick off the week. Sunshine and low humidity will dominate today, but clouds will thicken Sunday as Gulf moisture lifts into the region, setting the stage for a soggy Monday.
The National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg expects a mostly sunny Saturday with highs near 65°F and a light northeast breeze keeping the air dry and comfortable—ideal for yard work, festivals, and fall outings. By Sunday, an easterly wind and increasing cloud cover will signal that moisture is on the way.
Rain chances climb quickly after sunset Sunday, first arriving across northern Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Monday’s morning drive looks wet, with a 60% chance of showers and temperatures struggling to reach about 52°F. The most persistent rainfall may line up along the I-85 corridor, where ponding on roadways could slow traffic and reduce visibility, especially through late morning and midday.
Drivers should anticipate longer travel times to start the workweek. Keep umbrellas handy, check windshield wipers, and allow extra following distance—secondary roads may be especially slick. Forecast guidance also points to additional scattered showers lingering into midweek, keeping the ground damp and skies mostly gray through Wednesday.
Enjoy today’s dry fall air while it lasts—Monday’s rain could mark the beginning of a cooler, wetter stretch heading toward Halloween. A chilly November appears increasingly likely, with this early-week system potentially serving as the opening act.
Five-day outlook for Spartanburg, SC:
– Sat: 65/41 — Mostly sunny; light breeze and a cool night.
– Sun: 66/47 — Clouds build; mild ahead of the rain.
– Mon: 52/45 — Widespread showers; cooler and breezy.
– Tue: 53/44 — Mostly cloudy; a few light showers possible early.
– Wed: 55/41 — Overcast; scattered showers may persist.
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