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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.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 7:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 pm EST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Dec 24, 2025-6pm EST Dec 31, 2025
 
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