Charlotte area expects its first frost soon

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CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte area is expecting its first frost of the season this weekend, with the highest likelihood coming Sunday morning as a powerful cold front sweeps across the nation.

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Temperatures will plunge over the coming days, dropping from the low 70s on Wednesday to the middle 50s on Friday. High temperatures will stay in the 50s following the front, with overnight lows dipping into the middle 30s. Windy conditions will make it feel even colder.

The Charlotte area typically sees its first frost in early November. This year’s frost arrives closer to mid-November, running about one week behind schedule.