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South Carolina – South Carolina’s Upstate wakes to a damp, gray sky this morning, with low clouds sliding across the foothills and a brisk northwest breeze rattling loose branches. Pavement looks wet across I-85 and US-29, signaling the first hints of a shifting December weather pattern as holiday travel begins to build.
Gusty northwest winds will continue through the day, with speeds reaching 28 to 30 mph east of the mountains before gradually easing later. These winds will push noticeably colder air into Greenville–Spartanburg, sending wind chills into the teens by this evening. For drivers, that means crosswinds on elevated roadways and rapid cooling on shaded bridges — a setup that can encourage early-season slick spots where lingering moisture refreezes…