Charlotte area has chance of some snow, freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest

Rain in the Charlotte region could turn to snow for several hours Thursday night, the National Weather Service says.

Forecasters say the mix will happen between sunset and 11 p.m., when temperatures will be falling from a high of 44 to a low of 30 degrees overnight.

“There are still some major model discrepancies regarding the forecast beyond the midweek period,” according to WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin.

“I’m certain we will be colder, but as another batch of precipitation drifts up into the Carolinas Thursday, it may be just cold enough for some wet snow to fall as a wave of low pressure moves past us Thursday night.”

No accumulation expected, WBTV reported Tuesday.

The chance of a rain-snow mix is more likely on the coast, because that area has a higher chance of precipitation, forecasters said. Wind gusts of 32 mph are also predicted along the coast.

Charlotte is entering an extended period of rain, including the possibility of thunderstorms Tuesday evening.

There is a 100 percent chance Tuesday night, 70 percent on Wednesday and a 60 percent chance on Thursday. Temperatures are also falling, with a low of 26 expected Friday night.

The National Weather Service says its various weather models for the Charlotte region are not providing certainties on the snow and rain Thursday night, leaving a lot up for interpretation.

The mountains are a different story, with below freezing temperatures and snow likely late in the week.

“Max temperatures on Thursday will struggle to warm as much as the Upstate and NW Piedmont, with many areas (expected) to remain around freezing. Thus, snow accumulations will be possible, mainly a dusting to below an inch in some locations, with up to 2 inches possible across the higher elevations.”

This story was originally published February 18, 2020 at 6:12 AM.