More Warmth Building Late Week
Looking ahead, a weather system will approach the mountains Friday night, and itβs expected to slow down once it reaches our area.
Janessa Webb
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70s Take Over Wednesday
Wednesday is the real standout!Β SunshineΒ isΒ back in control along withΒ humidity staying low, temperatures jump into the lower to mid-70s, giving us a spring-like feel. Itβs one of those daysΒ I call aΒ perfectΒ 10 weather day.
Temperatures Quickly Rising Through The Week
Tomorrow is one of those daysΒ whereΒ clouds linger a little longer, highs will still feel pleasant, landing in the upper 60s.Β By WednesdayΒ sunshine dominates,Β andΒ the warmth really shows up.Β Daytime highs will climb into the low to mid-70s, brushing up against record territory for this time of year.
Rain moving in overnight
LaterΒ tonight, we could see a little patchy drizzle developΒ andΒ Saturday morningΒ is when theΒ rain really settles in. Expect widespread showers with a few heavier downpours mixed in, especially early in the day. While the steadiest rain happens during the morning hours, some spotty showersΒ linger into Saturday evening.
Comfortable Evening with a Warming Trend Moving In
We start New Yearβs Day on the chilly side, with morning lows dropping into the mid-30s. but donβt let that scare you as sunshine takes over fast. By the afternoon, temperatures rebound nicely to around 60 degrees, which isΒ about eight degrees warmer than normal for early January. Winds stay light, with just a passing breeze at times, and the dry air makes it feel refreshing rather than cold. Weather wise itβs a pretty great way to kick off 2026!
Clear and Cold Tonight Before New Year Changes
By Wednesday, the weather starts to mellow out. Weβll hang on to dry conditions, winds wonβt be as noticeable, and temperatures inch back toward more typical late-December numbers. In Charlotteβ Metro, highs should land in the low to mid-50s. Expect plenty of sunshine to start the day, with a few additional clouds building in later as we close out the year.
A Brief Cold Snap Moves In
Tuesday brings plenty of sunshine, butΒ the sun will notΒ warm things up. Even with clear skies, temperatures stay stuck below average, and the air will feel dry and crisp.
Tracking near record breaking warmth this week
As Christmas morning arrives, cloudsΒ willΒ drift in here and there, but the air will stay comfortable. Temperatures will hover well above typical DecemberΒ averages. ThroughoutΒ Christmas DayΒ itβs lining up to be the warmest holiday weβve had in several years and could land near the top of theΒ all-time warmest ChristmasβDays
Cloudy start to Tuesday before turning sunny
Tonight, clouds stick around and temperatures stay on the mild side for December standards. It wonβt be a cold night by any means, with lows settling into the 40s, so no heavy layers needed if youβre heading out this evening.
Sunshine and the 60s return this weekend
ThisΒ calm pattern sticks with us through the weekend. Saturday brings plenty of dry weather and mild temperatures, topping out in the mid-50s under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. SundayΒ is our pick day of the entire week as thingsΒ warmΒ up even more, with highs climbing back into the 60s, making it a great day to get outside or wrap up last-minute holiday errands.
