FIRST ALERT: Frost and freeze this weekend

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Chilly temperatures stick around this weekend with lots of sunshine!

Saturday & Sunday: Cold and Sunny Saturday After a cold start, temperatures struggle to warm. We only top out in the mid 50s for the Upstate and once again in the low to mid 40s in the mountains. The wind keeps things brisk in the mountains where gusts approach 25-30 mph. It’s mainly sunny for the Upstate through the day with a mix of sun and clouds in the mountains. Any snow showers from overnight wind down by 7 a.m. but watch for slick roads, especially in the higher elevations from light accumulations.

Chilly and mostly sunny (Fox Carolina) Saturday Night marks the coldest overnight temperatures of the period. The Upstate dips to the low 30s putting an full stop on the growing season, while mountain valleys drop into the mid-20s. Bundle up for Saturday evening plans.

Coldest morning with lows at or below freezing area wide (Fox Carolina) Sunday doesn’t look any warmer than previous days in the Upstate while the mountains do start to warm up. The Upstate once again tops out in the mid 50s while the mountains reach the upper 40s to low 50s. Northwest winds calm considerably, making for a chilly but beautiful late autumn day.

Next Week: Gradual Warming Ahead Monday and Tuesday: Temperatures are holding steady at 5° to 10° below normal for the first couple of days of the week. In the Upstate, highs are in mid-to-upper 50s Monday. The mountains are gradually warming, getting into the low to mid 50s. High pressure remains in control, keeping the region dry and mostly sunny. Temperatures stay frosty at night with lows in the mid 30s for the Upstate and below freezing in the 20s to low 30s in the mountains.

Wednesday and Thursday: Temperatures climb back to near normal for mid November and even a bit above normal in the mountains. Highs are in the mid 60s for the Upstate and the low to mid 60s in the mountains.

Gradually warming to above normal late week (Fox Carolina) Key Takeaways First frost and freeze Saturday morning across the entire region—protect plants, pets and people Gusty winds Friday and Saturday , especially in the mountains Coldest overnight temperatures expected Saturday night Beautiful, sunny weather Sunday onward with gradual warming middle of next week Higher elevations experience light snow Friday into Saturday morning Stay with First Alert Weather for updates on the freeze, mountain snow activity, and next week’s warming trend.

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FIRST ALERT: Frost and freeze this weekend

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