St. Patrick’s Day Forecast: What NoDa, Plaza-Midwood Can Expect

CHARLOTTE, NC — Winter weather had its last gasp Wednesday morning, with snow showers reported throughout the Charlotte-metro and Lake Norman regions. Warmer temperatures on on the way, however, with highs expected around 63 by Thursday.

Clear and sunny skies, and spring-like temperatures will be on deck through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day in the Charlotte region is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 55, which is perfect parade weather.

Saturday evening could see a small chance of rain, but by Sunday, skies will be partly sunny with a high of 66.

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Here is your National Weather Service forecast through the weekend:
Today (March 14)
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday (March 15)
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday (March 16)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday (March 18)
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

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