North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia Prepare for Coldest Night of the Season With Lows in the 20s
NORTH CAROLINA — Winter is settling in across the Southeast as North Carolina, South Carolina, and northern Georgia brace for the coldest night of the season so far. Forecasters expect temperatures to plummet into the teens and 20s overnight, marking one of the most widespread freezes of December 2025.
Deep Freeze Grips the Carolinas
According to the latest National Blend of Models (NBM) data, much of western and central North Carolina will experience overnight lows in the upper teens to low 20s, with Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro among the coldest urban centers. Farther south, the mid-20s are expected across upstate South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson.
In northern Georgia, temperatures will hover around the freezing mark, while mountain communities could dip into the upper teens, especially along the North Carolina border.
Meteorologists say this will be the coldest night of the season for many locations, and even sunshine on Tuesday will do little to ease the chill — afternoon highs are forecast to struggle to rise above the mid-30s in most areas.
Winter’s Strong Hold Across the Region
The cold front responsible for the drop has ushered in a dense Arctic air mass that settled over the Southeast early this week. The system has kept wind speeds low but temperatures frigid, with a hard freeze expected to impact sensitive vegetation and exposed water lines overnight.
Local forecasters say residents should protect outdoor plants and bring pets indoors, as frost will develop quickly after sunset. Areas across the western Carolinas and northern Georgia foothills are also expected to see icy spots on roads and bridges Tuesday morning due to residual ground moisture.
Cold Pattern to Continue Into Midweek
While temperatures will begin to rebound slightly by midweek, the pattern remains seasonally cold, with highs only returning to the 40s and low 50s across much of the Carolinas. The extended forecast shows no major warmup until late next weekend, keeping the region in a persistent winter chill.
Meteorologists note that this early-December freeze is part of a larger pattern of Arctic air outbreaks spreading south from the Midwest, where temperatures have already dropped 25–30 degrees below normal.
Residents are encouraged to bundle up and stay informed on updated forecasts as the region endures several more frosty mornings ahead.
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