Cold Air Arrives for Monday, Warming Returns by Week's End

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A cool air wedge is moving into the Greenville, South Carolina area, bringing colder air, gusty northeast winds, increasing cloud cover, and higher chances of rain, especially across North Carolina on Monday and Monday night. Temperatures will remain below normal on Tuesday as the cold air lingers, but the cold pattern is expected to break down by Wednesday afternoon, allowing warm air to move back in for the rest of the week and bringing well above-normal temperatures by the weekend.

Why it matters

The sudden shift in weather patterns can impact daily routines, energy usage, outdoor activities, and more for residents in the Greenville area. Understanding the timing and extent of the cold snap and subsequent warm-up can help people prepare and plan accordingly.

The details

The cold air will 'dam up' behind the mountains, meaning the cold air gets stuck in place and will linger for several days. Expect gusty northeast winds outside the mountains as high pressure moves in. Clouds will increase, and rain chances will pick up, especially across North Carolina on Monday and Monday night. The exact temperature range on Tuesday is uncertain, but expect a cool day as the cold air lingers. The cold air pattern is expected to break down by Wednesday afternoon, allowing warm air to move back in for the rest of the week.

• Monday and Monday night: Increased chances of rain, especially across North Carolina.
• Tuesday: Temperatures will remain below normal as cool air lingers.
• Wednesday afternoon: Cold air pattern breaks down, allowing warm air to move back in.
• This weekend: Expect highs in the 70s across lower elevations and lower 80s east of the mountains (mainly south of I-85). There's a 30-50% chance of temperatures reaching the upper 70s or low 80s Friday and Saturday.
• Thursday and Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, especially in the afternoons.