A great weekend of weather awaits for all sorts of outdoorsy things, including the Bridge Run and Flowertown. Expect plenty of sunshine with just a few clouds at times as high pressure remains in control across the area.

A weak front dropping southward across SC as of this writing will reinforce some cooler temperatures for Saturday. We’ll start the day in the mid-40s, warming to just the upper 60s to around 70° in the afternoon, which is a few clicks below normal. However, this should be optimal for Bridge Runners as the drier air will allow for efficient cooling via perspiration. Winds out of the north could bring a bit of a crosswind at times, but otherwise, no concerns.

Temperatures moderate some for Sunday, as we’re solidly back in the low 70s in the afternoon after another low-to-mid-40s start. Mostly sunny skies will remain the rule, and winds will be generally light. It’ll be another outstanding day to get outside before Spring Break ends.

Eclipse forecast continues to look good locally

The forecast for Monday’s partial solar eclipse continues to look good here in the Lowcountry. We’ll peak at about 70% eclipse around 3:10 PM, and cloud cover should generally be minimal. You’ll need eclipse glasses for the entire event as we’re not in the path of totality this go-around. Don’t burn your retinas, please! One good way to experience the eclipse is via a pinhole projector, which will project the shadow of the eclipse onto a surface that’s safe to view without glasses. You’ll likely notice shadows cast by trees and other objects to have a bit of a curve to them as well as the moon obscures the sun.

Try to take advantage of this viewing opportunity! It’ll be 2028 before we get another partial eclipse of the sun locally, and 2052 before Charleston is back in the path of totality.

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