Arctic Cold on the Way, Snow Chances Shifting Southeast
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A blast of Arctic air will bring the coldest stretch to the Carolinas in over two years, arriving overnight into Monday. Temperatures will plummet, with lows dipping into the teens and single digits by Monday morning. According to WCCB, strong northwesterly winds could make it feel even colder, with wind chills in the High Country possibly reaching -20° at the start of MLK Day. Highs will struggle to top freezing throughout the week, while overnight lows will mainly remain in the teens and 20s.
As for snow, the situation remains uncertain. Weather models suggest a southeasterly storm track, meaning most of the region, including the Charlotte metro area, will see minimal snowfall. Areas south and east of I-85 are more likely to receive measurable snow, with Chesterfield County (SC) and Anson & Richmond counties (NC) seeing the best chances for significant snow. Any shift northward could increase totals, but expectations should be kept to around 1-2 inches for now.
