A strong upper-level trough will drive a cold front through the Blythewood/Fairfield County area Thursday afternoon, bringing breezy conditions with wind gusts of 25–35 mph. Afternoon temperatures will reach the 60s before dropping sharply into the low 20s overnight. The cold front will maintain dry, cool weather through Friday and Saturday, with daytime highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and overnight lows in the 20s.
A gradual pattern shift begins Saturday night, with low temperatures climbing slightly but still near freezing. While this shift suggests warmer conditions, specifics remain uncertain. Confidence is medium to high for highs approaching 70°F by early next week, but precipitation confidence is lower, ranging from low to medium.
A cutoff low to the west is expected to evolve into an upper-level flow pattern, allowing moisture from the southwest to move into the region. While details are unclear, there is moderate confidence in some precipitation occurring between Monday and Wednesday in the Blythewood/Fairfield County area.
Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25-35 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of rain is 40%.
Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of rain is 40%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of rain is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of rain is 40%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of rain is 40%.
