*Charlotte has had 1.83" of rain making this the biggest rain event since August 2025 (8 months)* Keep the umbrella close by today as it's a soggy setup throughΒ mid afternoon. Rain chances stay high all day, and we could even mix in a few rumbles of thunder at times. With clouds locked in and rain-cooled air in place, temperatures wonβt move much, topping out in the low to mid 70s at best.
A strong nor'easter is poised to bring multiple feet of snow to the Northeast this weekend... but what exactly *is* a nor'easter?
Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina residents to stay home on Saturday and stay safe, as most roads remain covered in ice and snow and thousands of residents are without power.
Please keep sending in your snowman or other snow creation photos. Here is a selection of what you have made so far!
Charlotte broke a 39-year-old record on Friday when 1.9 inches of snow fell during a winter storm, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow coverage will increase this evening. With snow and temperatures falling into the teens and 20s, roads will become slick.
In response to a second blast of winter weather, Mecklenburg County leaders will be expanding shelter operations and capacity to support the needs of those experiencing homelessness.
Transportation crews across the Carolinas are prepared to work around the clock to get roads clear as forecasts call for a second winter storm in less than a week.
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed or going fully remote on Friday, January 21st due to the possibility of inclement weather.Β
