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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 2:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Carowinds NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Light west northwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Carowinds NC
 35.14°N 80.9°W (Elev. 614 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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