COLUMBIA, S.C. — A tranquil, mild Saturday is giving way to a wetter start to the workweek, with bright weekend skies gradually yielding to thickening clouds and a persistent northeasterly breeze. That wind will tap into moisture and usher in cooler air soon after the rain arrives.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Columbia report a new weather system organizing over the Southeast late Sunday, strengthening into Monday morning. Showers are expected to spread across the Midlands by midday Monday, with most locations picking up roughly 0.50 to 0.75 inches of rain. Gusts could reach around 20 mph along I-26 and I-77, creating slick conditions that may slow both the morning and evening commutes.
Temperatures will reach near 70°F on Sunday, then step down into the upper 50s Monday as clouds thicken. The rain may linger into early Tuesday, leaving wet roads and a scatter of fallen leaves—classic late-October vibes, but also a cue to drive carefully and secure outdoor decorations before breezes pick up.
A brief break in the wet pattern is likely by midweek, though a small chance for a light shower remains on Wednesday. The overall trend leans cooler heading into Halloween Friday, with highs near 60°F and dry weather favored for trick-or-treaters. Expect the season’s first crisp evenings, perfect for a jacket and a comfortable stroll through the neighborhood.
It’s quintessential fall—not winter yet—but the post-rain cool-down will feel like November knocking.
Five-Day Outlook for Columbia, SC:
– Saturday: 70/47 — Sunny, light breeze, pleasant.
– Sunday: 70/51 — Partly sunny; clouds increase late.
– Monday: 58/49 — Breezy; steady, soaking rain develops.
– Tuesday: 59/48 — Mostly cloudy; a few lingering showers.
– Wednesday: 61/48 — Mostly cloudy; slight chance of light rain.
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