Big drop in temperatures headed to Charlotte. Here's when to prepare for freeze
Daily highs in the Charlotte region will drop by 20 degrees this week, and there’s a possibility of lows below freezing, according to the National Weather Service. Highs in the 70s Monday through Wednesday will fall into the 50s by Friday , and lows will be in the 30s at night, forecasters say. “Much of the area outside the mountains is likely to finally experience the first freezing temps of the season next weekend,” NWS forecasters say. Expect a low of 33 degrees in Charlotte Saturday night, and temperatures will also be at or near freezing in Shelby, Hickory and Albemarle, forecasters say. [ MORE: How to prepare your yard for this weekend's freeze ❄️ ] Lows in the 20s are likely in the mountains, with snow showers forecast for Boone, Newland and Burnsville in the northwestern part of the state, the NWS says. “Confidence is increasing that accumulating snow will occur,” forecasters say. The colder air is associated with a strong frontal system that brings a 40% chance of rain Thursday. No snow is expected in the Charlotte region, but temperatures will be about 10 degrees below normal for this time of the year, forecasters say. Charlotte exits drought
