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Snow could fall in Charlotte, Rock Hill, NWS says. Here’s the latest forecast.

Charlotte and Rock Hill could still see less than an inch of snow from a second wintry mix system of the weekend, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Charlotte and Rock Hill could still see less than an inch of snow from a second wintry mix system of the weekend, National Weather Service forecasters said. National Weather Service

Charlotte and Rock Hill could still see less than an inch of snow from a second wintry mix system of the weekend late Saturday and early Sunday, according to the latest weather models from the National Weather Service in Greer, S.C.

The first system dumped 2 to 4 inches of snow overnight 3,500 feet and higher in the mountains, according to the NWS.

“Second storm late tonight brings a light mix of rain/snow east of the mountains,” NWS forecasters said on Facebook. “IF snow can develop, expect less than an inch along I-85.”

Snow could fall from northeast Georgia through the Rock Hill area into metro Charlotte, north Mecklenburg and north and northeast into Concord, Statesville and Salisbury, an NWS map released Saturday morning showed.

Charlotte forecast

A tenth to a quarter inch of snow is possible in Charlotte after 10 p.m. Saturday into early Sunday, the forecast at 5 p.m. Saturday showed. Rain, possibly mixing with snow, is likely after 8 a.m. Sunday, although no further snow accumulation is expected, according to the forecast.

“Warm roads will prevent widespread travel difficulties, but up to an inch of snow is possible in grassy areas,” the NWS reported Saturday afternoon.

Charlotte and the Rock Hill area could see less than an inch of snow from a second weekend wintry mix system Saturday night and early Sunday, according to the latest weather models from the National Weather Service in Greer, S.C.
Charlotte and the Rock Hill area could see less than an inch of snow from a second weekend wintry mix system Saturday night and early Sunday, according to the latest weather models from the National Weather Service in Greer, S.C. National Weather Service

At 11 a.m. Saturday, the NWS lowered the chance of snow for the area from 50% to 40% this weekend.

“Chance of any snow has increased, but the chance of an inch or more is very low,” forecasters said. “Highest is 30% for portions of Rowan and Davie Counties. Right now, only low impacts are expected.”

If snow falls, “minimal impacts to roads and bridges should occur,” according to an NWS hazardous weather outlook bulletin.

The system should clear from the region by Sunday night, according to the NWS.

The high temperature in Charlotte is forecast to fall from 55 on Saturday to 40 on Sunday and remain in the low to high 40s through Wednesday. Thursday could see a high of 53, Friday a high of 50 and Saturday a high of 53, NWS forecasters said.

Monday through most of the work week should be sunny to mostly sunny, with partially cloudy skies by the end of the week, the forecast showed.

This story was originally published January 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM.

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