Freezing temperatures coming to Carolinas later this week: Latest forecast

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There will be plenty of sunshine to go around again Tuesday in Charlotte with a pleasant afternoon high temperature in the low to mid-70s.

Mostly clear skies and chilly conditions are in store again overnight with lows in the 30s and 40s. More clouds will mix in on Wednesday, Veterans Day, with afternoon readings holding in the low to mid-70s.

Colder weather coming

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

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

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 will likely be patchy frost around the Charlotte area (first time this autumn season) Sunday morning with below freezing low temperatures areawide.

Forecast at a glance

• Through midweek: Ample 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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