Charlotte's weather cools to 43°F with strong winds. Night temperatures drop to 26°F. The week ahead will see calm weather, with highs around 50-57°F and mostly clear skies.

While those planning to watch from home stay warm and dry, fans in Charlotte could see some decent rain from a system that moves in by the second half.

The Panthers take on the Los Angeles Rams Saturday afternoon in Charlotte. Kick off is at 4:30 p.m. and it's going to be damp. Temperatures will be warm near 70, but off and on again rain showers will cause wet field conditions. Gusty southwest winds will blow 20-30 mph and may affect the kicking and passing game.

The NWS forecasts a mix of rain and potential thunderstorms in Charlotte, NC, with a sunny Sunday followed by changing temperatures and a chance of more rain by next Thursday. A Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of possible severe storms on Saturday.

Wind gusts of more than 30 mph are expected in the Charlotte area Monday, followed by a steep drop in temperatures that will linger the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain is expected to move into the Charlotte area on Friday, with scattered showers and storms developing on Saturday, potentially turning severe with damaging wind gusts, followed by cooler temperatures and windy conditions on Sunday.

When the Carolina Panthers host the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday’s NFL Wild Card matchup at Bank of America Stadium, fans can expect a classic January weather shift.