Charlotte saw snow — again — this weekend, but this time it looks a little different.
With an anticipated nearly 6 to 11 inches of snow this weekend from the “Bomb Cyclone”, Charlotte saw a winter wonderland unlike any in some time.
The powdery, dry snow is a bit of a change from last week’s ice and sleet and folks have been taking to it with sledding, snowballs and maybe a snowman or two.
On the flip side of the weather, nearly 200 wrecks have been reported so far by N.C. Highway Patrol. The total number of flights canceled or delayed at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport rose to nearly 1,000 midway through Saturday, with the weather not expected to let up until the evening.
With those conditions in mind, Charlotteans can expect a few more inches of snow before the day is over. And if you’re a kid, or young at heart, that sounds just about right.
Jules Stukel and her puppy Goose enjoy the falling snow by FaceTiming a friend in Illinois on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A sledding collision in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A bicyclist rides along Commonwealth Ave. in the falling snow in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
As the snow falls, Jonathan Boone, right and son, Avett, left make their way along Lyon Court in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
As the snow falls, Jonathan Boone, right and son, Avett, left make their way along Lyon Court in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Before heading off to sled, Kelly McAuliffe, left, takes a photograph with her family Connor, right, Jude, hidden in back and husband Jason McAuliffe in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
As they complete their run down a snow covered hill children slap hands, center, at Veterans Park in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Traffic moves slowly along Monroe Road in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Enjoying the fresh snow, Dominic Sansottaon catches air off a hill at Veterans Park in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The snow falls as people enjoy a walk with their dog along Monroe Road in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Enjoying the fresh snow, Dominic Sansottaon catches air off a hill at Veterans Park in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The fresh falling snow covers Jules Stukel’s puppy Goose as they enjoyed walking in the falling snow on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Charlotte, NC. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Snow covers Rock Hill, SC as snow falls over the Carolinas on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Tracy Kimball tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Snow covers the roof of a birdhouse in the Mallard Creek area of Charlotte on Saturday, January, 31, 2026. Rana Cash Submitted
Cars drive down a snow-covered street at the intersection of W.T. Harris Blvd. and North Tryon Street on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Josh Bergeron jbergeron@charlotteobserver.com
Blaze the cat watches the snow fall in the University area of Charlotte on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Desiree Mathurin Submitted
Snow accumulates on a bush in Denver, NC as snowfall continues across North Carolina on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Scott Fowler Submitted
Snow blankets the ground in Denver, NC as a “bomb cyclone” brings snow across the state on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Scott Fowler Submitted
People walk down snow-covered train tracks in the NoDa neighborhood in Charlotte on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Melissa Oyler Submitted
Snow blankets Bruns Avenue Elementary School in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Zach Dennis Submitted
Snow continues to fall over in a neighborhood near John C. Smith University in Charlotte on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Zach Dennis Submitted
A little girl laughs in the snow in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A boy sleds in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A sledding collision in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A man snowboards in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
A man sleds in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
People sled in Cordelia Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, January 31, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
This story was originally published January 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM.
