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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Feb 9:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Swansea SC

Wind Advisory until February 22, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until February 22, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sun

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Swansea SC
 33.73°N 81.03°W (Elev. 381 ft)
Last Update:
9:18 am EST Feb 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 22, 2026-6pm EST Feb 28, 2026
 
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