The Queen City can anticipate a concoction of sun and clouds as we head towards the new year. In a detailed forecast for Charlotte, N.C., residents can expect today to be sunny with a comfortable high near 61 degrees and light westerly winds, according to the National Weather Service.
As evening approaches, the city will see increasing clouds with lows dropping down around 44 degrees. There is a notable shift coming tomorrow with a 30 percent chance of showers, particularly in the afternoon hours, and patches of fog could linger before gradually lifting by 11 a.m. Those planning to step out should adequately prepare to possibly experience gusts pushing upwards to 28 mph.
For those with plans on New Year's Day, the weather looks to be cooperating nicely. "Sunny, with a high near 53," states the forecast, with a steady west wind that could make celebratory outdoor activities more enjoyable, as gusts could reach as high as 22 mph. It seems that the first week of January will welcome a spell of clear skies and sunny days with Thursday and Friday echoing similar conditions - sunny with highs hovering close to the low 50s.
The nights, however, are going to briskly cool down, with Wednesday and Thursday nights forecasting clear skies but with lows reaching around 30 degrees. It appears there's a solid chance to witness a series of mostly clear nights, encouraging stargazers to wrap up warmly and to maybe catch a glimpse of the stars in the crisp winter air. By the time the weekend rolls around, consistency remains – Charlotte can expect sunny skies with a high near 45 on Saturday and only a slight increase to 46 by Sunday.
