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Charlotte Observer

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‘Winter Wonderland' in NC with snow on ground Friday: What to expect in Charlotte

Up to 6 1/2 inches of snow fell in the North Carolina mountains Friday as the region — including Charlotte — saw its first widespread freeze of the season this weekend. A cold front is sweeping across North Carolina, with the coldest temperatures in Charlotte expected to be Sunday night. Will this frigid blast mean we could see an unusually white winter in North Carolina? Maybe not. Forecasters have said they expect this winter to trend warmer and wetter than normal, driven by a potentially record-strong El Niño pattern. ❄ Here are the latest snowfall totals from our most recent northwest snow event! #ncwx We appreciate all of our spotters and observers working hard to give us timely reports! https://t.co/HegtqKrZ5K — NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) November 14, 2026 [ MORE : See photos of NC snow accumulation so far ] Here’s what to know in Charlotte: Temperatures in Charlotte are expected to drop to 31 degrees Sunday night in the season’s first widespread freeze , feeling more like 29 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Statewide lows this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville, and up to 4 inches of snow could fall

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Gusty Winds Up to 40 MPH Sweep Wichita and Oklahoma City While Breezy Chill Grips Atlanta and Charlotte Through the Cold Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY — Strong, gusty winds are sweeping across the Southern Plains and the Southeast, adding a sharp bite to the cold air already in place. The strongest gusts, near 30 to 40 mph, are expected across Kansas and western Oklahoma. Farther east, breezy conditions will make the chill feel even rawer across Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas.

Oklahoma City, OK · 12h
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First Snow of the Season Blankets North Carolina Mountain Towns Near Charlotte

Parts of North Carolina’s mountains woke up under a fresh blanket of snow Friday morning, bringing an early taste of winter just a few hours from Charlotte. Snow began falling Thursday afternoon on Beech Mountain before spreading across the High Country overnight. By sunrise Friday, rooftops, trees and lawns around Banner Elk were coated in white.

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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Country Herald

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North Carolina Weather Update: 10 Tornadoes Confirmed in One Day

Seven tornadoes struck within 85 minutes as powerful storms swept central North Carolina.

North Carolina · 2d

FOX8 News

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Triad sees first official freeze of the season; mountains get first widespread snow

(WGHP) — The cold air has arrived and you can feel it.  We dipped to 32 this morning at PTI, making this the first official freeze of the season for the Triad. This came about two weeks later than normal.  FOX8 Max Weather Center • Interactive Radar • Newsletter • Mobile App Our mountains finished their […]

Asheville, NC · 15h

Country Herald

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North Carolina Freeze Watch: Lows Near 30° Saturday, Nov 14

Raleigh, NC – Temperatures could plunge to 30 degrees across parts of central North Carolina early Saturday, threatening gardens, sensitive plants and exposed outdoor plumbing. A newly issued Freeze Watch covers 14 counties, including the Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Durham areas.

North Carolina · 2d

FOX8 News

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1-4 inches of snow expected in North Carolina mountains on Friday

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Two cold fronts are crossing the Piedmont today.  The first is bringing showers to the early morning commute, and the second will usher in breezy, cool weather for the rest of the day. Winds will increase today, reaching 10-15 mph with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Most of the day, we […]

North Carolina · 3d

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High Country could see first snow of season

The High Country could see its first snowfall of the season this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologists said Ashe and Watauga counties could see some hazardous weather starting Friday morning, with gusty winds and snow showers in the forecast. Some areas could get as much as three inches of snow.

Watauga County, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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Expect chilly Saturday in Piedmont Triad

(WGHP) — Dry air at the surface will make it hard for any moisture in the sky to make it to the ground although it’ll look like it’s supposed to raining at times this afternoon and evening. Mostly cloudy skies this evening with a very low chance for light, spotty showers. Temperatures will be cold […]

High Point, NC · 1d

Country Herald

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Southeast Winter Weather 2026/27: Snow Has an Identity Crisis

Charlotte, NC – As if Southeast winter weather wasn't indecisive enough, apparently even snow is having an identity crisis. Not quite snow, not exactly hail and definitely not sleet, there's another type of frozen precipitation with a name that sounds completely made up: graupel.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Warming shelter not expected to open before first freezing temperatures arrive

As temperatures are expected to drop to freezing this weekend, people experiencing homelessness in Gaston County are bracing for dangerous cold without a warming shelter.

Gaston County, NC · 2d

WBTV

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Freeze warning issued for some North Carolina, South Carolina counties in Charlotte region

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A freeze warning was issued for early Sunday morning for multiple counties in the Charlotte region. The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Anson and Richmond counties in North Carolina from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. A freeze warning was also issued for Chesterfield and Lancaster for 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.

Charlotte, NC · 18h

WSOC Charlotte

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FORECAST: Cold start, highs below normal

To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV Weather app.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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‘Widespread freeze' expected for Charlotte. Here's how low temperatures will go

Charlotte’s first “widespread freeze” of the season will be Sunday night, when temperatures are expected to fall to 31 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The “apparent temperature” – how it actually feels – will be more like 29 degrees, forecasters say. Sunday will be one in a series of days with highs only in the 50s and lows at or below freezing, forecasters say. The cold front will reach the region late Thursday and extend from one end of the state to the other. Lows across the state this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville on the coast, forecasters say. Precipitation is not forecast for the Charlotte region. But up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line, forecasters say. “The highest amounts still appear most likely over portions of Smoky Mountain National Park,” the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts in the Charlotte area will top 30 mph on Thursday and remain near 25 mph after sunset, forecasters say. Gusts of 40 mph to 50 mph have been forecast for higher elevations in the mountains. “Although some warming is expected, the general trend for temperatures for

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

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FORECAST: Patchy frost will cover Charlotte tomorrow before subfreezing Sunday

To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV Weather app.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WBTV

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First Alert: Tracking another round of freezing temperatures in the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As the cold air continues to spread across the Carolinas, we can expect a few more nights of freezing temperatures. Get ready for a stretch of sunny and dry conditions along with the chilly temperatures continuing through most of next week. Overnight, expect clear and cold conditions with lows in the 20s and 30s. Sunday will be another gorgeous but cold day with highs in the 50s.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Frigid Wind Chills Drop to 19 in Asheville and 21 in Franklin as Charlotte and Greenville Face Season’s Coldest Feel Saturday Morning

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Saturday morning will be frigid across the Southern Appalachians and the Carolinas, with the coldest feel of the season so far. Wind chills will drop into the teens in the mountains and into the 20s and 30s across the rest of the region. Residents heading out early should be ready for a sharp, wintry chill.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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One Cold Morning Is One Thing. Several Freezing Nights Are Another.

We've spent much of this week talking about the colder weather heading toward Rowan, Davie, Davidson and Cabarrus counties. Now that we're getting closer to the weekend, I want to focus on something that sometimes gets overlooked when we talk about freezing temperatures. It's not always just how cold it...

Rowan County, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Colder weather takes hold across the Carolinas Friday; snow hits mountains

A few snow showers or flurries will be possible across the highest elevations of western North Carolina, particularly later Friday and into the evening.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Windy and warm Thursday, but cold air will quickly rush in

Thursday: A band of light rain is pushing across the Piedmont this morning, but will move out quickly. More clouds through the first half of the day with clouds clearing in the second half. Snow showers likely later today and Friday in the mountains, but accumulation will mainly be for...

Charlotte, NC · 3d