Charlotte and surrounding area residents are waking up to another brisk morning with temperatures in the low 20s, following a chilly Saturday that was efficient enough to dry most of the slush, and loose ice on the roads, thanks to ample sunshine and a supportive breeze. The current temperature in Charlotte, N.C., is a fair 23°F (-5°C) with calm winds of around 3 mph, contributing to a quiet, albeit frosty, start to the day.
With humidity levels at 81% and a barometer reading of 30.07 in (1020.5 mb), the National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies throughout today, with a pleasant shift to a 41-degree high. Although calm now, winds are expected to pick up, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight’s forecast is similarly clear, with a projected low hovering around 24 degrees and continuing calm winds.
The week ahead promises a series of sunny days, with temperatures gradually climbing to a more comfortable high near 50 by Friday. However, the arrival of the weekend could bring about change, with a 30 percent chance of rain Friday night, and a 50 percent chance on Saturday, signaling a potential end to the clear skies streak…