Charlotte could be in for a snowy weekend, with forecasters saying a storm could bring anywhere from 2 to 7 inches of snow to the area.
If the higher end of that forecast pans out, it would mark the city’s biggest snowfall in more than a decade. The last time Charlotte saw anything close was February 2014, when more than 8 inches piled up, CharlotteFive reported.
Trees arching over Morningside Drive were laced with snow early on Feb. 27, 2004, as Charlotte residents started to dig out. GARY O’BRIEN Charlotte Observer archives
Historically speaking, though, Charlotte has seen far worse. The record books show some legendary snowfalls:
Tammy Holloway plays in the snow with her son Nile River Holloway, age 18 months, at their home on West Boulevard in Charlotte on Feb. 13, 2014. Robert Lahser Charlotte Observer archives
Charlotte’s longest measurable snow drought on record of 1,077 days ended last January, when 0.1 inches fell at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WCCB reported.
Unlike last weekend’s storm, which mixed snow with sleet and ice, this one is expected to be mostly snow. Forecasters say Mecklenburg and surrounding counties have an 80% to 90% chance of picking up at least 2 inches Saturday, with a 70% chance of seeing more than 4 inches.
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
Here we go again. For the second weekend in a row, a winter storm is changing weekend plans across Charlotte.
Starting Friday through Sunday, the National Weather Service is calling for 2 to 7 inches of snow and extreme cold — a wind chill of 0 on Saturday. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski told The Charlotte Observer that it could be the biggest snowstorm in decades.”
Businesses, restaurants and groups planning events across the Charlotte area planning changes to their schedules … again. Just last weekend, a weekend winter store with ice accumulation also led to closings and cancellations.
Are you a business owner? If you would like to be added to our list, please email your adjusted hours or closing details to charlottefive@charlottefive.com.
Here is a running list of Charlotte businesses and events making adjustments due to the weather:
Status: The Accidental Baker will be closed Saturday. Instead, the shop will open at 9 a.m. Friday (when it’s normally closed) for retail purchases of gluten-free baked goods until they’re sold out.
The Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa is shown after the winter storm in Charlotte on Jan. 24, 2026. The Ocean Blue’s Frigid Winter Days show on Friday has been canceled. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Status: The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market will host a special Farmers Friday event from noon-4 p.m., as many farmers will not be able to make it there Saturday.
Status: “We know cabin fever is real,” stated Gibson Mill Market on Instagram. The market will remain closed on Monday, but the team promises it’ll be back open as soon as it’s safe.
Status: All Inner Peaks locations are closed Saturday. The climbing gym updated its Instagram stories on Sunday to state it would remain closed Sunday as well.
Status: Blumenthal Arts has canceled the performances for Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday Feb. 1. Ticket holders will receive an email to select a new performance.
Status: The Ocean Blue Frigid Winter Days Tour show at Neighborhood Theatre on Friday has been canceled due to, well … Frigid Winter Days ahead, we guess!
Status: “For small businesses this has officially Stopped Being Fun™️,” Soul Gastrolounge posted as it announced it would be closed on Sunday. “Support your local shops and restaurants when it’s safe to do so!”
Status: Both locations of YummmDonut will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
A man and his dog cross an ice-covered Church Street in Uptown after a winter weather front brought rain, snow and sleet into the area on Jan 23. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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