Tracking a cold Monday

It was a windy and cold day across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area today. Charlotte recorded wind gusts past 40 mph this afternoon as the High Country recorded light snow accumulations for some communities. Tomorrow we lose the wind, but the cold air sticks around as we are reminded it is January. Highs will be near 50 tomorrow in the Piedmont, and close to 40 in the High Country. The good news is sunshine will be plentiful, but make sure to bundle the kids up as the morning will be at or below freezing.

By Tuesday, we start a slow warming trend, but it won’t be nearly as dramatic as the warmth we saw this past week. Tuesday and Wednesday we reach the mid to upper 50s as flow once again returns from the south. While warmer than Monday, this is still not far from normal as we average highs in the lower 50s this time of year. Wednesday night our next storm system approaches from the west and brings a complicated forecast.

A stout upper-level low pressure approaches as the jet stream takes a dip by Wednesday afternoon. The old saying goes “Upper level low, weatherman’s woes” and this one will be no different. As it stands right now High Country snow looks likely Wednesday night and Thursday. It’s too soon to talk about accumulations, but snow is likely. As for the Piedmont the big question is how much precipitation makes it over the mountains. Snow chances are very slim outside of the High Country, but not 0 either. We will continue to watch the setup and keep you updated! Either way cold air funnels in during Thursday and looks to stay through next weekend. This means high temperatures in the 40s for the Queen City from Thursday onward!

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 29°. Wind: NW 5-10

Monday: Sunny. High 51°. Wind: Calm

Monday Night: Partly Cloudy. Low: 31°. Wind: Calm

Tuesday: Sunny. High 57°. Wind: SW 5-10