To be much cooler than they have been the last couple of days. Look at the 24hour temperature change, most of us around five to 10 degrees colder than what we were seeing yesterday at this juncture. Highs around 60 yesterday afternoon and 60s a few days ago. Near 60 on monday as well. Definitely the coolest day of the week and warmer tomorrow. Good news is well see some rain today and see some cooler air. It will be short lived. Look for a warmer forecast as we head into your weekend. Into the weekend. But for today, scattered showers, highs around 51. Tonight will be clear and cooler. Skies eventual clear out overnight. Show you what to expect for the weekend coming up in a few minutes. Give you a sneak peek. It will get warmer as we get closer to the weekend and the weather isnt the only thing warming up, so is the road to the white house. G. O. P. President ial candidate and frontrunner donald trump is reaffirming that he wont take place in tonights final debate instead, he will tak
But youll definitely want to grab your rain jacket before you head out the door. Lets turn things over to stay. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out are some trouble spots that you might encounter. South carolina Highway Patrol is reporting a collision with no injuries on i26. This is going to be at mile marker 109 in the westbound lanes. And as always. We will continue to update you if anything else changes for your morning commute abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Its a political gamble. Gop president ial candidate front runner donald trump is re affirming. He will not be taking part in tonights final debate before the iowa caucuses. Instead, trump will take part in a benefit for military veterans not far from the debate. The candidates taking the main stage tonight. Include ted cruz, marco rubio, ben carson, chris christie, jeb bush, john kasich. And rejoining the main stage. Rand paul.
Because we offered too much optimism in a time of anger, we had no chance. Already, were starting to see the field winno. Martin omalley and Mike Huckabee suspending their campaigns with potentially more to come. Lana zak, abc news, des moines. All right. Candidates are turning their attention to New Hampshire. Their primary is set for next tuesday. Donald trump, hillary clinton, Bernie Sanders and jeb bush will all hold big rallies today in New Hampshire. 30 of likely republican primary voters are Backing Trump there. Thats more than double the support of his nearest competitor, ted cruz who stands at 12 . And among the democratic president ial hopefuls, sanders is showing 57 to clintons 34 . Sanders and clinton will go head to head in New Hampshire tomorrow. Cnn will broadcast a town hall from 8 00 until 11 00 and as many of the candidates shift their attention to the Granite State for others, the road to as lana zak just said, democratic president ial hopeful Martin Omalley announce
Jacket before you head out. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. And good news at the top of the hour. There are no incidents to report in or around the capital city. But as always. We will continue to update you if anything changes for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. Were starting with vote 2016. And the result of last nights iowa caucus. Unbelievably close race out of iowa. After a long night. Its a race many are calling too close to call. For the democrats. The Clinton Campaign is already declaring victory in iowa. But with 99percent of precincts reporting. Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders take about 50percent of the vote. But the numbers are in from the Iowa Democratic party. The Iowa Democratic party chair. Doctor andy mcguire released a statement on last nights historically close vote. In it, mcguire outlines that clinton has bee
Violates all journalistic standards today, trump fired another shot on twitter saying. I refuse to call megyn kelly a bimbo, because that would not be politically correct. Instead i will only call her a lightweight reporter with the unpredictable billionaire out of the way, his gop opponents will now have free rein to attack him on stage. But trump is hoping to steal back some of spotlight by hosting his own event at the same time. President ial candidate they cant toy with me. Lets see how they do with the ratings its a big gamble. With trump statistically tied with texas senator ted cruz in iowa. But is it a brilliant move or a big mistake . The jury is still out. Former new york mayor i think it would be better for him to debate. Its a master stroke before the Iowa Caucuses. Without trump, cruz will take center stage. But he still wants to meet trump face to face president ial candidate id like to invite donald right now to engage in a and the Iowa Caucuses for now, fox news says tr