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Arctic chill arrives Friday night, bringing frost to the region

Greenville, SC · 15h

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 · 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 · 1d

Country Herald

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SC Weather Alert: Columbia, SC Freeze Watch, 30° Nov 14-18

National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures across central South Carolina early Sunday, threatening sensitive plants and exposed plumbing.

Columbia, SC · 16h

WRDW-TV

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Rare salamanders spotted in S.C. after Helene, wildfire

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the first time in 30 years, Greenville Water says it has documented rare green salamanders in the Table Rock Watershed. Officials say these salamanders are environmentally sensitive, staying deep within rock crevices and requiring very specific habitats to survive. They were located in areas directly...

Greenville, SC · 5h

Charlotte Observer

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

About 2 inches of snow is already on the ground Friday morning in the North Carolina mountains as the region — including Charlotte — will see 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. [ 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 along the Tennessee state line. The North Carolina Climate Office is forecasting above-normal temperatures and fewer wintry events this winter , with western North Carolina having the best shot at big snow events. The

Charlotte, NC · 9h

Charlotte Stories

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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 · 9h

rowancountyweather.com

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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 · 1d

sevenlakes.news

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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 · 21h

wccbcharlotte.com

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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 · 1d

Queen City News

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Chilly temperatures begin around Charlotte Friday with mountain snow showers

(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Good evening and happy Friday Eve! As we close in on the weekend dramatic changes are rolling into the Carolinas thanks to a cold front. Temperatures will plummet overnight with chilly weather expected for Friday and continuing all the way through the weekend. Along with the chilly temperatures some snow is expected […]

Charlotte, NC · 1d

sevenlakes.news

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Cold Front Drops Asheville Feels-Like Temperatures to 39 Degrees While Charlotte Holds 66 as Coldest Air Since Last Winter Arrives by Friday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A strong cold front is set to bring a sharp temperature drop to the Southern Appalachians, starting in the mountains Thursday afternoon. Wind will make it feel like the upper 30s in the high country while areas outside the mountains stay near 60 degrees. The cold air spreads across the wider region Thursday night, and everyone will feel it by Friday.

Asheville, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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FORECAST: Isolated showers, gusty winds as cold front pushes into the Carolinas

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

Charlotte, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Improving drought conditions prompt easing of water restrictions

Recent rainfall has improved water availability across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, prompting officials to ease drought-related water restrictions while encouraging residents to continue conserving water. The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced that the basin has moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 of its Low Inflow Protocol (LIP),...

Lincoln County, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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FORECAST: Temperatures drop into the 50s with freezing mornings possible

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

Charlotte, NC · 2d

rowancountyweather.com

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From 82 Degrees to Snow: A Look Back at Veterans Day Weather in North Carolina

Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who have served our country. It also falls during one of North Carolina's most unpredictable weather months, when conditions can range from springlike warmth to freezing temperatures and even an occasional early-season snowfall. As we observe...

North Carolina · 2d

rowancountyweather.com

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Why Clear, Calm Nights Can Turn So Cold: Understanding Radiational Cooling

Have you ever gone outside on a clear evening, noticed how quickly the temperature was dropping, and wondered why it was getting so cold without a cloud in the sky?. It may seem strange, but those beautiful, cloudless nights can produce some of our coldest morning temperatures. The explanation is...

Rowan County, NC · 2d

WBTV

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Run of comfortable weather to end ahead of freezing temperatures in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There will be plenty of sunshine to go around again Wednesday in Charlotte with a pleasant afternoon high temperature back in the low to mid-70s. Patchy clouds and chilly conditions are expected again overnight with lows in upper 40s to lower 50s. Cooldown coming. On Thursday,...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

wccbcharlotte.com

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Clear skies tonight, with a major chill set to move in

Tonight, we’re looking at another quiet and comfortable evening across the area. Temperatures will gradually cool after another gorgeous afternoon in the 70s. If you’ve been loving this stretch of sunshine and warmer weather, the good news is that we have one more day to enjoy it before some big changes arrive.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

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FORECAST: Last mild day before temperatures plummet

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

Charlotte, NC · 2d