Charlotte’s last substantial snowfall happened back in January 2022. | Photo via WCNC
We know the question that’s on your mind, Charlotte — when’s it going to get wicked cold?
Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for winter.
Reminder: The official first day of winter is this Saturday, Dec. 21.
Temperature
Think warmer than we’re used to. This winter, Charlotte has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
Precipitation
The Queen City is predicted to experience a 40-50% chance of precipitation being lower than normal. Why? La Niña typically brings warmer and drier winters to the Southeast, including the Carolinas, with less precipitation.
Cirque du Soleil: Twas The Night Before | 7:30 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $65+ | Experience an acrobatic show based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas.”
4th Annual Queen Charlotte’s Ball | 7-10 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | $55+ | Dress to impress and join this annual gala and toy drive benefiting Levine Children’s Hospital.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024 | 4 p.m. + 7 p.m. | First UMC | $45+ | Immerse yourself in the holiday season with heartwarming vocals and a mesmerizing orchestration.
Weddington Town Council approved a 62-lot subdivision along Weddington Road near Weddington High School, bringing dozens of new homes to the area. Some neighbors feel the neighborhood is growing too quickly — the project must have septic approval from Union County to move forward. (WCNC)
Development
Mooresville town leaders approved the rezoning of a 98-acre site at 1740 Mecklenburg Hwy. The Mooresville Village project calls for 625 residential units and 279,000 sqft of commercial space. The project is slated to be developed across several phases between 2025 and 2032. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Closed
The Kings Kitchen, a not-for-profit Uptown restaurant known for Southern cuisine, abruptly closed on Wednesday. Employees were offered other jobs within the organization. (The Charlotte Observer)
Announced
Charlotte FC will face Atlanta United FC in the team’s home opener on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. The team’s full 2025 schedule has been announced. Tickets are now available. (WCNC)
Charlottean
“I was in complete shock.” Vanessa Smith, a first-grade teacher at Croft Community School in north Charlotte, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award, honoring educators demonstrating dedication to excellence in education and leadership. (WCNC)
Film
Nobody puts Baby in a corner. The romantic classic “Dirty Dancing,” which was shot near Charlotte in Lake Lure, NC, is among the 25 films added to the National Film Registry this year. Here are some other films shot around Charlotte.
Sports
$3.39 billion. That’s how much the Charlotte Hornets are worth. The Hornets come in at No. 27 in the 2024 franchise valuations ranking — take that, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Sportico)
Trending
Speaking of the Hornets... the team apologized to a young fan who thought he received a PlayStation 5 in a gift giveaway skit during Monday’s game, but it ended up being taken away. The Hornets offered the PS5 back along with a VIP experience to a future game. (WCNC)
Listen
Can the Panthers play spoiler in their home finale against the Arizona Cardinals? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
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Cause
Lights, camera, donation. Donate blood on the Big Red Bus at select locations Dec. 20-Jan. 5 where all donors receive four Fandango movie tickets (read: that’s up to a $50 value) and a OneBlood gift. Learn more.*
Tech
If new phones are on your family’s Christmas list, you can switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan and receive up to four free Samsung Galaxy A35 5G phones. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot with 12x faster speeds, all backed by “America’s Favorite Network.”Make the switch.*
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Including a cute necklace and a Kindle remote page turner. | Graphic by 6AM city
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City Editor Maria and I got a sneak peek of the upcoming Cirque du Soleil: Twas The Night Before.I was stunned to see the performing artists leap and flip through the air so effortlessly.And the music is quite toe-tapping.Shows begin tonight. We’ll be posting our experience on Instagram, so be on the lookout.
