South Carolina Weather: Rainy Today, Sunny for Valentine's Day

South Carolina is in for a damp and chilly day today. The weather will be dominated by rain and drizzle, thanks to a persistent cold-air damming pattern. This means temperatures will stay low, hovering in the low to mid-40s for most areas, with a slight warm-up in the southern Midlands. The cold front will move in overnight, bringing a mix of rain and thunderstorms, especially in the southern and eastern parts of the region. Tomorrow, the cold front will continue to move through, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall. This system will bring in drier air by Thursday evening, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s to near 70 before cooling off overnight. Friday will be a brief respite from the rain, with clear skies and temperatures in the lower to middle 50s. However, another system will start to approach by late Friday night, bringing renewed rain chances into Saturday. The weekend will see the arrival of another weather system. A warm front is expected to push northward on Saturday, potentially leading to weak cold-air damming in the northern and western regions. This will bring scattered showers, particularly north and west of I-20. Temperature variations will depend on the extent and duration of the cold-air damming setup. Sunday will bring widespread rain and the potential for thunderstorms, particularly in the morning and early afternoon. While severe storms are less likely, the system's dynamic nature could produce gusty winds throughout the day. By Sunday evening, conditions will improve significantly as strong high pressure builds in behind the front. Valentine's Day will be a welcome break from the rain, with mainly sunny and dry conditions. However, the chance for rain returns to the area over the weekend. This weather pattern is typical for South Carolina in February, with cold fronts and warm fronts battling it out, bringing a mix of rain and dry periods.