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Carolinas Weather Oct. 22–28: Frost Possible in Mountains
Greenville, SC – A brief weekend cooldown could bring frost to mountain valleys across western North Carolina as temperatures fall into the middle 30s, while much of Upstate South Carolina and the Cha
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-22T11:21:09.205Z
Greenville, SC – A brief weekend cooldown could bring frost to mountain valleys across western North Carolina as temperatures fall into the middle 30s, while much of Upstate South Carolina and the Charlotte region experiences cooler afternoons before warmer weather returns early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville Spartanburg, a dry front will move through the Carolinas, lowering temperatures Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24–25. Forecasters say dry, quiet weather will continue through the following week, with temperatures rebounding by Monday.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Pleasant conditions will continue across the region, with Greenville reaching 74 degrees, Spartanburg 73, Charlotte 72 and Asheville 69.
Overnight lows will generally fall into the 40s, although mountain communities could experience colder conditions.
Friday, Oct. 23: Temperatures begin cooling slightly, with Greenville reaching 69 degrees, Spartanburg 69 and Charlotte 69. Asheville is expected to reach 68 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 24: The cooler air becomes more noticeable. Greenville and Spartanburg are forecast to reach 64 degrees, while Charlotte also reaches 64.
Mountain communities will experience cooler conditions, with Hendersonville reaching 60 degrees and Burnsville approximately 63.
Sunday, Oct. 25: Chilly morning conditions continue, with overnight lows near 35 degrees in Burnsville, 38 in Asheville and 40 in Hendersonville.
Forecasters indicate that frost could develop in some mountain valleys Saturday night and Sunday night, particularly in colder, sheltered locations.
Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 26–28: Temperatures rebound, with Greenville reaching 71 Monday, 74 Tuesday and 72 Wednesday. Asheville could climb to 74 degrees Tuesday.
Residents in mountain communities should monitor overnight temperatures and consider protecting frost sensitive plants.
Elsewhere, the forecast remains largely favorable for outdoor activities, with no significant rainfall highlighted through Wednesday.