Frigid Weekend, More Spring-Like Week Ahead

Spring is only eight days away, but the coldest night we’ve seen in nearly two months arrives tonight. Expect a blustery and brisk Saturday night as lows bottom out in the lower 20s and upper teens in the Piedmont and Foothills. The polar plunge delves even deeper in the High Country, where wind chills could end up several degrees below zero Sunday morning.

It may be painful for spring-lovers, but your patience will be well-rewarded this coming week. After topping out near 50º Sunday afternoon, much warmer air flows into the Carolinas from the south. Highs return to the 60s in the Queen City on Monday, and outside of a wet stretch Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, the upward swing continues through next weekend. Highs should dance around 70º for much of the latter half of the week ahead.