Charlotte woke up to clear skies and a sharp chill Monday morning, with temperatures near 46°F at local observation sites. Clouds will thicken through mid-morning and a chance of light rain is expected after about 10 a.m., with a high around 49°F. Northeast breezes of 7 to 10 mph, gusting near 18 mph, will keep the day feeling cooler than the mild weekend.
What To Expect Today
Skies turn mostly cloudy through the morning, with spotty light rain possible from mid- to late morning and into the afternoon. The chance of precipitation sits around 20 to 30 percent during the main window. Expect damp roads and brief visibility drops in any heavier pockets of rain, especially across northern areas and the mountains. Forecasters say the risk of freezing rain in the higher Blue Ridge has eased, with probabilities now below about 20 percent in most mountain spots, according to the National Weather Service.
Midweek Warmup
The cool wedge in place to start the week breaks down by midweek and temperatures respond in a hurry. Readings are expected to climb into the 70s on Wednesday and could reach the lower 80s by Friday and Saturday. Daily shower and isolated thunderstorm chances return late in the week as southerly flow increases, so plan for a mix of sunshine and spotty downpours later on. This outlook reflects an update to our earlier call, with the wintry threat dialed back and timing adjusted, so check out our earlier forecast for background.
Plan Ahead
There are no watches or warnings in effect for the Charlotte area right now, so most travel impacts should be limited to wet roads and slower commutes during any showers. A light jacket and an umbrella are smart bets if you are heading out mid-morning, and it is worth allowing a little extra time on bridges and overpasses while winds gust. Transit riders should keep an eye on CATS alerts, and air travelers should confirm flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport.
