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Carolinas Weather Alert: Charlotte Near Freezing Saturday, Nov 10-14
NORTH CAROLINA — Warm sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70s will soon give way to freezing conditions across Charlotte, with a dramatic November temperature swing approaching.
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-10T08:57:09.453Z
NORTH CAROLINA — Warm sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70s will soon give way to freezing conditions across Charlotte, with a dramatic November temperature swing approaching.
Residents enjoying comfortable fall weather could face temperatures nearly 42 degrees colder by Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service, Charlotte will experience a noticeable cooling trend between November 10 and November 14.
The sharpest change arrives Friday and Saturday, when temperatures fall into the 30s across the Charlotte metropolitan area.
The cooldown also raises seasonal concerns for nearby communities in Mecklenburg County and the South Carolina border region, including Fort Mill and Rock Hill.
Charlotte's Warm Weather Won't Last Tuesday brings increasing clouds and afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees.
Wednesday, Veterans Day, stays pleasant, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 73 degrees.
These conditions offer residents an opportunity to finish yardwork, clear fallen leaves and prepare outdoor spaces before colder air arrives.
However, a broader weather pattern change is developing across the eastern United States.
NOAA meteorologists are tracking colder air advancing eastward as a low pressure system moves toward the Appalachians.
Charlotte's local outlook remains mostly dry, although Thursday carries a slight chance of rain.
Thursday Marks the Beginning of a Colder Pattern Thursday, November 12, brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching 68 degrees.
A 20% chance of rain develops after 4 p.m.
By Thursday night, temperatures fall toward 42 degrees.
Friday delivers the most noticeable daytime temperature drop.
Sunshine continues, but afternoon temperatures reach only 56 degrees.
That's approximately 18 degrees colder than Tuesday's high.
Friday night brings mostly clear skies and temperatures falling toward 35 degrees.
Residents should consider protecting sensitive outdoor plants as temperatures approach freezing.
Saturday Brings Freezing Temperatures Saturday, November 14, looks sunny, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 54 degrees.
However, Saturday night brings the week's coldest conditions.
The National Weather Service projects temperatures falling to approximately 32 degrees.
That's the freezing mark and a 42 degree difference from Tuesday's projected high.
Frost or freezing conditions could affect exposed vegetation, particularly in sheltered and low lying locations.
Gardeners should cover tender plants and consider disconnecting vulnerable outdoor watering equipment.
Drivers along Interstate 77, Interstate 85 and Interstate 485 should remain alert for localized slick spots if moisture develops near freezing temperatures.
However, widespread icing and flash freezing are not currently indicated.
No snow or tornado threat appears in Charlotte's supplied local outlook.
Charlotte Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 10 14 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Increasing clouds, high 74°F. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, low 46°F. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Mostly sunny, high 73°F. Mostly clear Wednesday night, low 49°F. Thursday, Nov. 12: Mostly sunny, high 68°F. Rain chance 20% after 4 p.m. Low 42°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Sunny, high 56°F. Mostly clear Friday night, low 35°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Sunny, high 54°F. Clear Saturday night, low 32°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 15 16 Sunday brings sunshine and temperatures recovering toward 56 degrees.
Sunday night remains chilly, with lows near 35 degrees.
Monday looks sunny, with highs approaching 58 degrees.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should continue monitoring future weather updates for additional cold air outbreaks.
No accumulating snow is indicated in Charlotte's current outlook.
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