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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1023.7 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 22 Apr 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light northwest wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 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:
3:08 am EDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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