Chilly Charlotte Days Ahead as Fog, Clouds, and a Wintry Mix Move In
So, here’s what’s going on with the weather around Charlotte right now, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Today started off feeling pretty raw, with clouds sticking around and temperatures struggling to break out of the 40s. That cool, gray look we woke up to didn’t really go anywhere, and even as the day moved along, it stayed chilly and mostly cloudy. Some spots managed a hint of brightness, but overall the sky just held on to that winter feel.
As the evening settles in, the clouds may thin just enough to let a little clearing happen. And when that happens overnight, that’s when fog starts to form. Pockets of patchy fog are expected, and in some areas it may become locally dense—especially toward the coastal plain and up along the US-64 corridor. Temperatures inland are going to slide into the low to mid-30s, while areas near the beaches stay in the 40s. The good news is that freezing fog isn’t expected, but visibility may still drop enough to slow things down for early travelers.
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Monday brings the real action. A cold front will drop in as a new area of low pressure develops just off the Carolina coast. As moisture slides in, rain is expected to develop, and then things get interesting. For the far northwest counties—mainly along Highway 64 from Plymouth over into western Martin County—there’s a chance that rain flips to a rain-snow mix, and in some spots it could even change over mostly to snow by afternoon or evening. Some very light accumulation is possible, generally an inch or less, simply because ground temperatures won’t be cold enough to support much sticking.
Farther south and east, including Charlotte, this system looks more like a cold, wind-blown rain. Roads should stay mostly wet during the day, but it’s Monday night when caution will really be needed. Skies begin to clear, temperatures tumble into the 20s, and any leftover moisture on roads—especially on bridges, overpasses, and shaded secondary roads—can freeze. That sets up the potential for black ice late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Travel could turn slick in spots, particularly northwest of US-17.
Tuesday stays cold but clearer, with highs only in the 40s. After that, high pressure builds in for midweek, bringing some sunshine and slowly moderating temperatures—think 50s and maybe close to 60 by Wednesday and Thursday. Nights will still be chilly, though, with lows dipping into the 20s and 30s.
So, in short: fog tonight, a messy system Monday, a blast of cold Monday night, and then a slow climb back to more comfortable temperatures as the week moves along. Stay warm, stay cautious, and keep an eye out for those slick spots.
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