CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A gray sky looms over the Queen City this morning, but sunshine isn’t far behind. Light rain may brush through late tonight, adding just enough dampness to darken roads before a bright and warmer pattern locks in through midweek.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg reports that clouds will increase through the day, followed by a 40% chance of rain after 10 p.m. Only trace amounts are expected — a few brief showers, then rapid clearing as drier air moves in by early Monday. The quick change will leave roads slightly slick during the late commute, but travel disruptions should be minimal.
By Monday afternoon, skies turn mostly sunny with highs near 65°F, marking the start of a steady warming trend that peaks midweek. Tuesday and Wednesday look spectacular — crisp mornings in the low 40s giving way to highs in the upper 60s and near 70°F, ideal for outdoor work, leaf cleanup, or early holiday prep. Winds stay light, and humidity remains comfortably low.
Looking ahead, the next chance for rain holds off until late Thursday or Friday, when weak fronts drift across the Carolinas. Temperatures stay mild through next weekend, and no frost or freeze threats are expected — a sign that La Niña’s weak grip is keeping early November on the warm side for much of the Southeast.
Enjoy this week’s sunny stretch, because early model guidance hints that the second half of November could turn sharply colder, setting the stage for a possible early-season frost around Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Outlook for Charlotte, NC:
Sun: 62/46 – Increasing clouds; late rain chance.
Mon: 65/42 – Clouds breaking; mild and calm.
Tue: 67/42 – Sunny; warmer breeze.
Wed: 70/47 – Bright and mild.
Thu: 69/49 – Mostly sunny; clouds late.
