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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 2 Jan 1:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 48. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 48. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.92°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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