North Carolina wakes to a gray, wintry start, with cold air pressing across the Charlotte metro. The morning feels still and raw, and breath hangs briefly in the air.
Early temperatures hover near 32 degrees, with some neighborhoods dipping into the mid-20s. Patchy clouds linger, but no precipitation is expected. Roads remain dry, though bridges and shaded ramps may feel colder than they look. Drivers should stay alert during the early commute.
As the day unfolds, sunshine strengthens and temperatures rebound steadily. By afternoon, highs climb near 49 degrees, marking a sharp turnaround from the early chill. Winds stay light, allowing the cold to fade quickly once the sun gains ground.
The warming trend accelerates heading into Tuesday. Skies turn sunny, and highs surge to around 69 degrees, a dramatic February swing that may feel more like early spring. Southwest winds increase slightly, signaling a warm front pushing through the Carolinas. Jackets come off quickly, but the change may feel abrupt.
Clouds increase again Tuesday night, and attention shifts to Wednesday, when rain chances return. A 30 percent chance of rain develops, mainly before early afternoon. While rainfall looks light, wet pavement could slow traffic along I-77, I-85, and I-485, especially during peak travel hours.
Temperatures remain mild Wednesday, topping out near 64 degrees, before cooling slightly by Thursday. Sunshine returns, and highs settle near 57 degrees, still above February averages.
Looking ahead into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures remain favored across the Southeast. While additional rain chances appear later in the week, no significant cold outbreaks are visible. Winter loosens its grip, for now.
Five-Day Outlook (Charlotte, NC)
- Today: Mostly sunny, high 49°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 69°F
- Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 64°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 57°F
- Friday: Rain possible late, high near 50°F
