Temperatures plummet to near-record lows Wednesday, followed by unsettled stretch

(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Here it comes — the coldest air of the season so far!

With settling wind, dry air and a clear sky overhead, temperatures will plummet into the upper-teens and low-20s area-wide. The record low in Charlotte is 20 degrees, so we will be be close!

As high pressure builds in, we get a couple more days of sunshine and dry weather. Thursday will be another freezing start with lows in the mid-20s. However, daytime highs will start to moderate, closer to the seasonal norm of 59.

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High and low temps will be above freezing starting Friday as we flip the switch to an unsettled pattern. There’s more much-needed rain is on the way!

The timing is not so great if you have weekend outside plans. Scattered rain moves in Friday morning through the afternoon. We may get a drier break Saturday morning, but plan for more possible rain by Saturday night into Sunday.

Yes, this is all rain as highs rise into the 60s Saturday through Monday.

Tonight: Clear and cold! Low 22.

Wednesday: Sunny and chilly. High 49.

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