North Carolina – A pale morning sky hangs over Charlotte, with a mild breeze and damp pavement signaling the next shift in November weather. The air feels soft and warm for late fall, and many early travelers are already hitting the road as Thanksgiving approaches. While conditions stay quiet today, changes loom just ahead — especially for drivers leaving the Queen City by Friday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will thicken by late evening as a weak disturbance approaches from the west. Moist air pooling near the surface increases the chance of showers after midnight and more widely by early Friday morning. For now, rainfall totals look light, but any passing band could reduce visibility and create slick patches during the morning commute. Travelers heading toward I-77 or I-85 should plan for brief delays if showers cluster during peak traffic.
Friday stays warm, with highs near the mid-70s, but the added humidity will make the sky feel heavier. Models hint at a “Winter Tease” beyond Thanksgiving as colder air spreads across the eastern U.S. between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3, raising questions about early-season snow chances across northern states. Charlotte stays mild for now, though a sharp temperature drop in early December remains possible.
Saturday brings a noticeable improvement. Sunshine returns, breezes ease, and afternoon highs jump into the upper 70s — excellent weather for outdoor decorating, last-minute leaf cleanup, or early holiday shopping runs. Sunday trends similarly pleasant, delivering one of the warmer November weekends before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Outlook:
Fri: 74° / scattered showers, mainly early.
Sat: 78° / mostly sunny.
Sun: 67° / sunny and cooler.
Mon: 70° / mostly sunny.
Tue: 68° / showers developing, 60% chance.
