Charlotte woke up to clear skies and a brisk 39°F today, but the chill will not stick around for long. Temperatures are expected to climb quickly, topping out near 64°F under mostly sunny skies. A light south to southwest breeze in the morning will pick up a bit in the afternoon, setting the stage for a mild late winter day across the city.
Fog Risk This Morning
Patchy fog is possible before sunrise in cool, low-lying drainage areas, though coverage should stay isolated and brief. Calm overnight winds allowed some pockets to cool efficiently, which means drivers on shaded backroads could run into short stretches of reduced visibility, according to NWS Greenville-Spartanburg.
Afternoon
This afternoon should feel more like early spring than mid February, with a high near 64°F, mostly sunny skies, and south-southwest winds around 2 to 8 mph. The combination of sun and a light breeze makes this a prime window for outdoor errands, dog walks, or a quick loop around the neighborhood before the pattern shifts later in the week.
Midweek Breeze
By Wednesday, conditions turn breezier. Southwest winds are expected to run in the 10 to 16 mph range, with gusts into the upper 20s, so plan on a noticeable uptick in wind from Wednesday through Thursday. The mild stretch will continue to build into Thursday and Friday before rain chances ramp up. For more background on the current warm spell, see our February 13 forecast on the earlier sunny setup.
Rain Returns Late Week
Rain chances make a comeback by Thursday, February 19, 2026, with a slight chance earlier in the day and better odds by Friday. Forecasters expect Thursday’s high near 72°F with roughly a 30 to 40 percent chance of light rain, followed by a high near 75°F on Friday with rain likely. The system could deliver scattered showers and a few thunderstorms into the weekend before a cooldown arrives late Sunday into Monday. No watches or warnings are in effect for the Charlotte area this morning.
