The coldest weekend of the season is here!

I hope you’ve got those winter coats ready because we’re getting a serious taste of cold weather this weekend!

Tonight, we’re looking at another pretty chilly evening across the region. Temperatures will quickly fall through the 40s before dropping into the middle 30s overnight, and with that breeze still hanging around, it’s going to feel even colder. So, if you’re heading out tonight, you’ll definitely want to grab a heavier jacket.

Friday has already given us a preview of what’s coming. We started the morning in the lower to middle 40s, and even with some sunshine, temperatures are struggling to make it beyond the middle 50s this afternoon.

Now, if you think that’s cold, take a look at what’s happening in the mountains. Temperatures are spending much of the day in the 30s, but those gusty winds are making it feel more like the 20s. We’re also seeing a few rounds of snow showers across the higher elevations. Most areas won’t pick up much, but places like Beech Mountain could actually see a few inches of snow.

Saturday

If you’re running in the Charlotte Marathon or heading out to support someone, you’re going to need those extra layers. We’re expecting a beautiful, sunny sky, but temperatures will be sitting around 34 to 36 degrees early Saturday morning. By the afternoon, we’ll only make it into the lower 50s, around 51 to 53 degrees.

Sunday morning could bring Charlotte its first freeze of the season!

Temperatures are expected to fall to around 29 to 31 degrees, with some neighborhoods outside the city potentially getting even colder. That’s cold enough to cause some problems for sensitive plants, so if you’ve still got flowers sitting outside, this is your reminder to bring them in or get them covered.

The good news is that we’ll have plenty of sunshine throughout the weekend. We’re still looking at chilly afternoons and some downright cold mornings.

And as we head into next week, we’ll continue watching how quickly temperatures recover from this latest blast of cold air. I see the mid 60s late week.

ENJOY!