Major temperature drop on the way

After the warmest February day on record in Charlotte on Friday, we are about to be reminded of what winter feels like. Before temperatures plummet, we will need to dodge more showers across the area tonight, mainly after midnight. Showers will linger tomorrow morning with temperatures in the 40s in the Foothills and Piedmont, with temperatures below freezing in the High Country. By Sunday afternoon, a mix of clouds and showers will be the theme in the Foothills and Piedmont, but snow will be easier to come by in the High Country.

Winter weather advisories are in effect for Ashe and Watauga counties through overnight Sunday. Meanwhile, a winter storm warning is in effect for Avery county. This comes as a strong push of cold air into the area will spark NW flow snow in the High Country. This will be enjoyable news for the ski resorts as a couple of inches of snow is likely for High Country communities. Amounts as high as half a foot will be possible in the highest elevations.

Back in the Queen City, Sunday afternoon will top out near 50 as cold air slowly works in during the day from the NW. By Monday morning we are all back below freezing with Monday afternoon highs only reaching the low 40s. That’s a 40 degree drop in high temperatures when compared to yesterday’s highs! The good news is this cold air outbreak won’t last very long as we are back to the 60s by Wednesday. Rain also looks to once again return by Thursday of next week.

Tonight: Showers late. Low: 47°. Wind: Light

Sunday: A mix of sun and showers. High 50°. Wind: NW 10-20 Gusts: 20+

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low: 29°. Wind: NW 10-15

Monday: Mostly sunny. High 43°. Wind: NW 10-15