Coldest temps of season reach Charlotte region this weekend: Latest forecast

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After an unusually warm work week, the end of the week brought a significant change. Highs Friday only reached the 50s, and the cold air is likely to stick around into next week.

A few more showers

One last round of rain showers will be possible, from late Friday afternoon into Friday evening.

While these won’t amount to much, plan on grabbing a rain jacket before heading out Friday evening.

First Alert: Cold and breezy weekend

As skies clear overnight and the wind dies down somewhat, temperatures will drop to the low to mid 30s by Saturday morning.

Cool and breezy conditions will persist throughout the day on Saturday, with highs only reaching the 50s in most locations.

The wind won’t be quite as strong on Sunday, although it will still be noticeable.

Mountain snow showers still possible

Some of the highest peaks (Beech mountain, Sugar mountain, Grandfather mountain) have already picked up a few inches of accumulation.

While overnight snow showers will continue, any accumulation more than a dusting will be confined to those higher peaks.

First Alert: First freeze of the season is coming

The first freeze of the season in Charlotte looks likely Sunday morning, Conditions will still be cold for kids heading out to the bus stop Monday morning.

Highs in Charlotte through Monday will only reach the 50s, finally returning to near-average by Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. A stretch of above-average temperatures will begin Thursday and continue through the following weekend.

Very few rain chances in sight

The forecast remains dry through next week. Long-range trends point to a wet pattern returning in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

Forecast at a glance

• Saturday: Cold, still breezy
• Sunday and Monday: Cold, not as windy
• Tuesday and Wednesday: Dry, near-average highs

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