Charlotte, NC – A warm, heavy mist hangs over the Queen City this morning as fog settles across low fields and wraps around the treetops along I-77 and I-85. The pavement glistens under dim sunrise light, and the air feels unusually thick for late November—an early complication for Thanksgiving travelers heading into a busy weekend. Drivers should expect reduced visibility and shifting road spray as rain moves in.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, scattered showers linger through midmorning before a steadier band of rain develops later today. Patchy fog persists across Mecklenburg County, especially near the Catawba River and pockets west of Uptown. The agency expects measurable rain by this afternoon, though amounts stay mostly light—generally under a tenth of an inch. Still, any moisture on warm pavement can cause slick turns during peak traffic hours.
According to meteorologists, a stronger disturbance approaches Saturday, bringing a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms before midday. Winds increase from the southwest with gusts up to 18 mph, adding a brisk, unsettled feel. Skies clear significantly Sunday, and highs rise near 60, offering a perfect pre-holiday window for errands, outdoor decorating, and early travel before next week’s cooler, wetter pattern returns.
National outlooks continue to signal a more pronounced “Winter Tease” developing across the country as colder air deepens in the Plains and Midwest. Some northern states may see heavy snow potential—3 to 15 inches—between November 25 and December 3. While Charlotte remains on the warm side, any widespread national disruptions could affect connections through major hubs during the Thanksgiving surge.
For now, Charlotte moves through fog and rain today, a storm chance Saturday, and crisp sunshine Sunday before another round of showers arrives early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
Fri: 74/61 – Areas of fog; rain late; slower travel.
Sat: 78/50 – AM showers; slight storm chance; breezy.
Sun: 60/42 – Sunny; cool and calm.
Mon: 68/48 – Sunny; pleasant holiday travel.
Tue: 71/58 – Showers likely; breezy; early Thanksgiving impacts.
