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Anderson Today
By the People, for the People
Mainly Dry Today, Storms Return This Weekend in South Carolina
April 2 forecast calls for warm temperatures and increasing rain chances through the weekend.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:52am
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The warm stretch continues in South Carolina's Upstate region, with highs reaching the 80s later this afternoon. Thursday will remain mainly dry, but scattered storms are expected to return on Friday and Saturday. A cold front is also forecast to move across the region on Easter Sunday, bringing a chance of thunderstorms.
Why it matters
The upcoming rainfall is welcomed in the Upstate, which has been experiencing an extreme drought. The weather forecast is especially important for residents with outdoor plans this weekend and on Easter Sunday.
The details
Temperatures will climb to the 80s this afternoon, with a slight breeze from the south. While Thursday will stay mainly dry, rain chances will increase through the weekend. Scattered storms are expected on both Friday and Saturday, but they should pass quickly and not linger. On Easter Sunday, a cold front is forecast to move across the Upstate and western North Carolina, bringing a higher chance of thunderstorms that could impact outdoor activities like Easter egg hunts and church services.
- Highs will reach the 80s later this afternoon (April 2).
- Scattered storms are expected on Friday and Saturday (April 4-5).
- A cold front is forecast to move across the region on Easter Sunday (April 6).
The players
WYFF News 4
The local NBC affiliate serving the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson media market, known for its accurate weather forecasting.
Chris Justus
The chief meteorologist for WYFF News 4, who has been recognized for providing the most accurate weather forecasts in the market.
Blake Bridges
The president and general manager of WYFF News 4.
Bruce Fixman
The president of WeatheRate, an independent research firm that tracks and certifies weather forecast accuracy across the country.
What they’re saying
“Our goal every day, in every forecast, is accuracy.”
— Blake Bridges, President and General Manager, WYFF News 4
“Everyone knows that forecasting the weather around here is difficult with the Upstate and mountains. The station that gets the forecast right more than anyone else is Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus and the WYFF News 4 weather team.”
— Bruce Fixman, President, WeatheRate
What’s next
The WYFF News 4 weather team will continue to monitor the forecast and provide updates as the weekend approaches, especially for any potential impacts to Easter Sunday plans.
The takeaway
The upcoming rainfall is a welcome relief for the drought-stricken Upstate region, but residents should be prepared for the possibility of scattered storms and thunderstorms over the holiday weekend, especially on Easter Sunday.
