Clearing Out, (Eventually) Cooling Down

Our final Hump Day of 2023 is off to a mild and soggy start, but big changes swing into the Carolinas as we head into the home stretch of the year. Highs will again top out in the 50s and 60s this afternoon as any leftover shower activity clears our area to the northeast. Although the rain moves out this morning, the clouds will stick around throughout the majority of the day. Thursday will also start on a cloudy note before clearing arrives by the afternoon. The Queen City will likely top out near 60° again tomorrow, but cold air comes crashing into the WCCB Charlotte viewing area overnight into Friday.

An upper-level area of low pressure sweeps into the Carolinas by the weekend, bringing much colder air along with it. Expect highs to top out slightly below normal starting on Friday as a string of freezing nights carries us into the new year. Northwesterly flow could lead to a few snow showers in the High Country, but the Piedmont and Foothills will remain dry outside of the strayest of showers and flurries. New Year’s Eve will certainly feel like it should – cold. Lows will bottom out in the 20s and 30s as we start the new year. Snow-lovers should keep an eye on the first few weeks of 2024; there will be plenty of cold air intrusions to kick off the year.

Today: AM few showers. PM mostly cloudy. High: 62°. Wind: SW 5-10.

Tonight: Cloudy and colder. Low: 44°. Wind: SW 5-10.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy early, then mostly sunny. High: 59°. Wind: SW 5-15.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear and cold. Low: 35°. Wind: SW 5-10.

Friday: Chilly sunshine. High: 49°. Wind: W 5-15.