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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.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 2 Jan 11:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Charlotte NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog between 8am and 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog between 8am and 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, 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:
2 Miles NNW Charlotte NC
 35.23°N 80.84°W (Elev. 725 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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