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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.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.9 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 12:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °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 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A chance of rain between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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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:
12:18 am EST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Dec 25, 2025-6pm EST Dec 31, 2025
 
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