CHARLOTTE, NC – Morning fog clings to the Queen City skyline as a damp, unsettled stretch of weather sets in for the weekend. By Friday morning, steady rain and reduced visibility will make for slower travel across I-77, I-85, and surrounding routes — a pattern that could linger through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, light rain is expected to begin late Thursday night, becoming steady by daybreak Friday. Some spots across Mecklenburg and Union counties may see a quarter inch or more of rainfall before midday, followed by lingering drizzle and fog through the evening commute.
Friday’s high near 40°F keeps things chilly, while light northeast winds will add to the damp, raw feel. Visibility could drop below one mile at times early Friday, especially in valleys and along Lake Norman. Travelers should plan for slippery roads and limited sightlines, particularly during the morning rush and evening drive.
The unsettled pattern continues into the weekend with intermittent rain chances of 30–40% Saturday and Sunday, but no severe weather expected. Temperatures rebound slightly into the upper 40s before drier, calmer conditions return by Monday.
While this system stays mild enough to prevent winter precipitation, forecasters are watching the Dec. 11–17 window for potential colder air pushing into the Carolinas — possibly the region’s first true winter pattern of the season.
Five-Day Outlook (Charlotte, NC)
- Friday: Rain, patchy fog. High 40°F.
- Saturday: Cloudy, 30% chance of showers. High 48°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 40% chance of rain. High 49°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 43°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 44°F.
