Tracking rain, and snow with a drop in temperatures overnight

Big warm-up on the way
Janessa Webb,

 

 

Our next storm system has arrived and for most of us, this is just a chilly rain event. North of Charlotte Metro, there’s a small chance the rain wraps up with a few wet snowflakes or even a little sleet. If Charlotte were to see anything frozen, it would be very late after midnight into early Thursday morning that will be brief with no impact. We drop back to around 30–32 degrees by early Thursday.

Thursday morning may start with a stray flurry, but otherwise it’s just cold and cloudy. We stay dry through the day, and while 40 degrees is possible, most neighborhoods will likely spend the afternoon in the mid to upper 30s. We may catch a little sunshine late in the day as clouds begin to thin out.

Friday morning is where we need to pay attention again. With overnight lows falling into the mid-20s, any leftover moisture from Wednesday’s rain, especially spots that didn’t dry out could refreeze. That means a few slick spots and areas of black ice are possible early. After that, the day turns much nicer. Sunshine returns and temperatures rebound into the upper 40s by the afternoon.

By Saturday our pick day of the entire weekend. Expect sunshine for most of the day and highs close to 50 degrees. A passing system will cool us down a bit afterward, but we stay dry heading into Super Bowl Sunday.

Sunday starts off cold again, with morning temperatures in the mid-20s. By afternoon, we warm into the mid-40s under a mix of clouds and sunshine 

Then get ready for a massive warming trend…could we see 60?!? Stay tuned!