Carolinas Weather Team Forecasts Warm Week Before Cold Front

South Carolina and western North Carolina are set for a sunny and warmer stretch beginning October 12, with high pressure keeping conditions dry before a late-week cold front brings cooler air, according to WYFF News 4, FOX Carolina, and WMBF.

Temperatures will reach the 80s across much of the Upstate during the week, while inland areas could climb into the mid to upper 80s by Friday, according to WMBF. Coastal communities are expected to reach about 85 to 86 degrees before the weather change.

FOX Carolina reported that sunshine will dominate Tuesday through Thursday, with temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees above normal for mid-October in parts of the Western Carolinas. The forecast also noted Greenville and Asheville could approach record levels during the warmest days.

WYFF News 4 President and General Manager Blake Bridges described the station's forecasting focus during a certification announcement from WeatheRate, an independent research firm that tracks forecasts across markets.

"Our goal every day, in every forecast, is accuracy," said Blake Bridges, WYFF 4 President and General Manager.

WYFF News 4 reported its weather team received recognition for forecast accuracy in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market for the second consecutive year. The station said the certification was based on WeatheRate's analysis of forecasts.

WeatheRate President Bruce Fixman highlighted the challenges of forecasting in the region, particularly because of differences between the Upstate and mountain areas.

"Everyone knows that forecasting the weather around here is difficult with the Upstate and mountains," said Bruce Fixman, WeatheRate President.

The late-week shift will begin as a cold front moves in Friday evening, according to WMBF. Saturday temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 60s inland and near 70 degrees along the beaches.

WMBF reported Sunday morning could bring the coldest conditions of the period, with inland lows dropping into the low to mid 40s and coastal lows near 50 degrees. FOX Carolina also forecast Saturday highs in the 60s with possible light showers.