Charlotte sees cooler temperatures with highs near 60 Sunday, warming this week

Charlotte experienced a significant temperature drop Sunday as a strong cold front moved through, bringing the first real taste of fall, WBTV reported.

Sunday's high temperature in Charlotte was around 60 degrees, with lows near 40 degrees overnight. North winds around 10 mph contributed to a crisp feel, though rain chances remained near zero.

The North Carolina mountains saw even colder conditions with lows near 30 degrees and frost advisories in effect, but Charlotte remained frost-free.

Gusty winds eased Sunday night and are expected to stay light throughout the week as high pressure builds over the eastern U.S., maintaining dry conditions with rain chances near zero for the next seven days.

Temperatures are forecast to warm gradually, with highs rising from the 60s Sunday to around 70 degrees by Tuesday and Wednesday, returning to normal for this time of year.

Overnight lows will remain cool, ranging from the 40s to 50s through Friday, according to WBTV's First Alert forecast.