First Freeze of the Season Hits Charlotte Region
The Charlotte region is bracing for its first freeze of the season as a powerful cold front moves through on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Temperatures will drop significantly from a high of 73°F (22.8°C) on Wednesday to highs in the 50s°F (10-15°C) by Friday, November 13. The mountains may experience their first snowflakes of the season Thursday night into Friday, with the best chance for accumulation along the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected on exposed mountain ridges. First Alerts have been issued for three mornings—Saturday through Monday—due to freezing temperatures, with Charlotte potentially seeing a low of 31°F (-0.5°C) on Sunday morning.
