Week starts comfortable before temperatures cool off across Carolinas: Forecast here

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There will be plenty of sunshine to start the new week in the Carolinas.

Monday will feature pleasant afternoon high temperatures in the lower 70s around Charlotte. Clear skies and chilly conditions will develop again overnight with lows in the 30s and 40s. Patchy frost may form again in areas north of Charlotte.

Clouds move in midweek ahead of shower chance

There will be ample sunshine again on Tuesday before more clouds mix in on Wednesday, Veterans Day, with afternoon readings both days holding in the lower 70s.

On Thursday, a strong cold front will cross the Carolinas.

With little moisture to work with, there may only be a couple of showers with the frontal passage (best chance in the mountains) before the coldest air of the season arrives for Friday and the weekend.

Chilly weather coming

Highs Thursday will fall back to the seasonal mid 60s before dipping further into the 50s later in the week.

Overnight lows in the 20s and 30s are forecast for this weekend. There may even be patchy frost around the Charlotte area (first time this autumn season) Sunday morning with lows near freezing.

Forecast at a glance

• Early week: Lots of sunshine, cold starts, nice ends
• Late week: Coldest air of the season, mtn snow showers
• Rain: One small chance comes with Thursday’s front

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