The chill is short lived with highs climbing back into the mid to upper 50s Tuesday, with overnight lows a little warmer Tuesday night. The air east of the mountains is super dry, around 25 to 30 percent humidity, with light winds keeping fire risk high. By Tuesday afternoon, humidity will creep up a little as southwest winds bring in some moisture, but overall itβs still pretty calm.
Heaviest Rain in the Mountains The steadiest and heaviest rain will fall across the mountains,Β with theseΒ areas seeingΒ 1 to 2 inches of rain, with a few isolated spots pushing closer to 3 inches. Even with those higher totals, flooding concerns remain low since the region has been very dry recently. Outside of the mountains, rainfall amounts will generally range from about a half inch to one inch. Any Severe Weather? While the atmosphere will have strong winds, there wonβt be much energy near the ground to support widespread severe storms. Because of that, most storms should stay below severe limits.Β One isolated stronger storm canβt be ruled out, mainlyΒ along and south of the I-85 corridor, where a little more instability may develop.Β All in all, severe weather is not expected to be widespread or long-lasting. Showers will taper off fairly quickly Saturday evening as the cold front moves east of the area.
As we head into Friday expect a mix of sunshine and clouds, with afternoon highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Temperatures will depend on cloud cover. More sunshine could push highs into the low to mid-70s, while extra clouds may keep things closer to the upper 60s. I'm sticking with tomorrow being our best chance of beating a record for Charlotte Metro.Β A few spotty showers are possible late Friday afternoon and evening, but many areas stay dry. Southwest winds will keep the mild air in place overnight, with lows in the 40s to near 50 degrees.
Looking ahead, a weather system will approach the mountains Friday night, and itβs expected to slow down once it reaches our area.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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