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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 3:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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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 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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