North Carolina – Soft morning light spills across Charlotte as a mild breeze sweeps through the Queen City, brushing past early commuters and stirring fallen leaves along neighborhood streets. Warm November air already settles in, giving travelers an easy start as traffic increases on I-77, I-85, and I-485 one week before Thanksgiving. Residents should expect heavier volume through the day, especially along airport corridors near CLT, as early holiday travel accelerates.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, sunshine dominates much of today with temperatures tracking well above seasonal norms. Light southwest winds help push highs into the mid-70s, creating a pleasant but unseasonably warm stretch across Charlotte, Concord, and Huntersville. The pattern stays steady through Thursday with mild afternoons and calm winds offering ideal conditions for shoppers and early planners.
According to NCDOT, traffic continues to thicken on major corridors as Thanksgiving travel expands toward the weekend. While roads stay dry, slight haze near the metro core may produce brief visibility dips during peak commuting hours. The first meaningful travel impact arrives Friday as a weak disturbance edges in from the west. Models hint at scattered showers forming in the afternoon, which may slow airport traffic and add delays on high-volume lanes.
To be fair, temperatures remain far from any Winter Weather threat. Still, a subtle Winter Tease appears early next week as cooler air tries to nose south. No rain-snow mix is expected anywhere near Charlotte, yet travelers driving toward the Appalachians should watch for sharper temperature shifts.
The upcoming weekend looks calm and warm, offering a great window for leaf cleanup, outdoor events, or Thanksgiving prep before next week’s surge.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
Sat: 78/53 – Mostly sunny; warm and breezy.
Sun: 76/50 – Mostly sunny; light wind.
Mon: 70/52 – Mostly sunny; cooler feel late.
Tue: 67/47 – Partly sunny; slight shower risk west.
Wed: 67/48 – Dry; strong Thanksgiving travel day.
