North Carolina – Low gray clouds stretch across the Triangle this morning, and the air feels more like April than February. Temperatures are already near 58 degrees in Raleigh, with calm winds and overcast skies holding steady.
A slight chance of rain lingers through early afternoon. Highs surge to around 72 degrees, bringing brief spring vibes to central North Carolina. Roads along I-40 and Capital Boulevard stay mostly dry early, but spotty showers could dampen pavement by midday.
Clouds thicken tonight with lows only dipping to the low 60s. Friday turns even warmer, climbing to near 77 degrees. A few passing showers develop, especially during the afternoon. While rainfall remains light, gusty southwest winds could reach over 20 mph at times.
The pattern shifts this weekend. Rain becomes likely Saturday, mainly after midday, with highs falling to near 61 degrees. Showers continue into Saturday night as cooler air filters south.
By Sunday, rain remains likely before early afternoon. Highs drop sharply to near 52 degrees. Skies begin to clear Sunday night, and temperatures tumble into the low 30s. While no snow is expected here, colder air will feel like a February reality check.
Monday brings sunshine and cooler highs near 46 degrees. Crisp mornings return, with lows around 30 degrees into early next week.
Five-Day Outlook – Raleigh, NC:
Friday: Chance of rain, high 77.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 61.
Sunday: Rain likely early, high 52.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 46.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 48.
