Winter Storm Through Early Saturday, Frigid Temperatures Through Monday

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Moderate to occasionally heavy snow is likely through 8am. Snow will gradually come to an end between 8am and noon from southwest to northeast. Sunshine will return during the afternoon with temperatures struggling just to reach the low 30s. Charlotte will likely receive 4-6″ of snow with locally higher amounts possible. Our South Carolina counties will see less snow with rain expected to mix in. In addition to the snow, frigid temperatures will arrive overnight with lows in the mid to upper 20s. High temperatures will only reach the low 30s Saturday through Monday. Saturday and Sunday night will be frigid with temperatures dropping into the single digits and teens, black ice will be likely. It is possible Charlotte will see below freezing temperatures for 80 consecutive hours, which will come to an end Tuesday morning.

Saturday: Snow ending during the morning, sunny and cold during the afternoon. High 31°. N wind 10-20 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear skies, a frigid night. Low 12°. Light wind.

Sunday: Sunny skies, not much warming. High 32°. Light wind.