Snow might finally make an appearance in the Charlotte area early this week. According to forecasts, there’s a slight chance of snow flurries late Monday evening into the early hours of Tuesday morning, marking a potential end to Charlotte’s record-breaking snow drought.
The snow chance comes as an Alberta Clipper system sweeps through the region. While significant accumulation is not expected, any flurry sighting would be a welcomed sight for snow enthusiasts. Current forecasts suggest the best chance of snow in the Charlotte area will occur east of the I-77 corridor. Higher elevations near the North Carolina-Tennessee border, however, are likely to see measurable snow.
As of December 1st, Charlotte has officially gone 1,038 days without measurable snowfall, making it the longest snow drought in the city’s recorded history. Could Monday night finally break this streak? Meteorologists remain cautiously optimistic.
“Clouds will increase across central North Carolina Monday evening, with snow flurries or light snow possible after sunset,” said the National Weather Service. “Accumulations are unlikely, but it could be just enough to break Charlotte’s historic dry streak.”
If Monday night doesn’t deliver, forecasters say there’s another potential snow event later in the week. However, warmer temperatures may turn that system into rain unless the cold front shifts further south.
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