Charlotte experienced a cold morning, with temperatures slightly above freezing, as a frost advisory was issued in effect through early Saturday. The advisory, from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT, warns that frost could affect unprotected sensitive plants. Temperatures are expected to reach as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit, causing frost across parts of northeast Georgia, the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina, according to the National Weather Service.
Gardeners and plant owners are advised to take precautions as temperatures drop. The NWS warns that temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit could lead to frost formation. The frost advisory applies to several cities in the region, including Charlotte, Statesville, and Anderson, serving as an early alert for the approaching colder weather.
Looking ahead, Charlotte is forecast to see clearer and milder conditions. After the cold start, the NWS predicts sunny skies with highs in the low 60s and calm winds through the day. Tonight, cloud cover is expected to increase, leading into a partly sunny Sunday with temperatures near 63 degrees and light easterly winds in the afternoon.
The forecast indicates changing conditions ahead. Sunday night brings a 40 percent chance of rain with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 45 degrees. Early next week, skies are expected to clear, with mostly sunny days and gradually rising temperatures. By Friday, the NWS forecasts mostly sunny conditions with a high near 68.
Precautions are recommended due to the current cold, but mostly sunny weather is expected in the coming week. No other hazardous weather is expected, and calm, mild conditions are forecast for the days ahead.
