Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

43°F

6°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 31 Dec 10:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 8am and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 8am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
7:04 am EST Dec 31, 2025
11am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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