Charlotte just experienced its hottest Christmas Day in recorded history.
At 2:52 pm, temperatures at Charlotte Douglas International Airport reached a record-breaking 79 degrees, surpassing the previous December 25th high of 77 degrees set in 1955 — a record that had stood for nearly 70 years.
A weak cold front is now set to move in from the northeast on Friday, bringing more clouds and cooler air with highs only in the mid-60s. By Saturday, temperatures will rebound quickly into the upper 70s, flirting with another potential record. Saturday’s all-time high of 77 degrees, set in 2015, could again be challenged.
A stronger cold front is expected early next week. While rain chances remain slim, the front will bring a sharp drop in temperatures, ending the Queen City’s unusually warm holiday stretch.
