A near record warm Christmas expected

Another beautiful Sunday in the books with highs reaching into the lower 60s across the Piedmont today. This warmth will return, but not until after a brief cooldown. A backdoor cold front will work through the viewing area overnight, which will bring a brief shot of much cooler air. Tomorrow morning will be cold with temperatures near freezing in the Piedmont, and close to 20 in the High Country. Highs will be much more typical of late December with temperatures peaking in the low 50s in Charlotte, and closer to the mid 40s in the High Country. While the weather Monday will feel much more like Christmas, it won’t last long.

By Tuesday, the wind shifts and southerly flow resumes. We could see a couple of quick showers, but it looks like the majority of us stay dry on Tuesday. The bigger story will be the warmer temperatures this southerly flow brings. Highs will reach towards the mid 60s in the Piedmont. This is nearly a 15 degree jump from what we will see on Monday! The trend continues into Christmas day where highs will reach into the low 70s across the Piedmont. While we likely won’t break the record of 77 set back in 1955, we will likely crack the top 5 warmest Christmases on record!

After Tuesday, rain chances look to stay near 0 through the holiday. So any outside plans look to be in great shape! Right now this warm up looks to hold through next Saturday at least. Obviously details will change at this range, so make sure to stick with the WCCB weather team for the latest!

Tonight: Clearing. Low: 31°. Wind: NE 5-10

Monday: Partly cloudy. High 52°. Wind: Calm

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low: 38°. Wind: Calm

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High 65°. Wind: SW 10-15