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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 8 Jan 7:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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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:
5:33 am EST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Jan 8, 2026-6pm EST Jan 14, 2026
 
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