North Carolina – Sunshine is settling in across Raleigh this afternoon, but once the sun drops, temperatures will follow quickly, setting up crisp, jacket-worthy mornings through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, dry conditions dominate through Thursday with highs ranging from the upper 50s to upper 60s early, then gradually warming into the 70s by Friday. Overnight lows, however, dip into the 30s and 40s, creating sharp day-to-night swings.
Across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, expect cool mornings with temperatures falling into the mid-30s to low 40s through Wednesday. That means a brisk start for commuters, especially on shaded roads and rural routes where cooler air settles first. While no frost advisory is posted, colder pockets could briefly flirt with near-freezing conditions.
Afternoons remain pleasant and dry, with light northeast winds between 5 and 15 mph. Skies stay mostly clear, offering ideal conditions for outdoor plans, though layering up remains key early and late in the day.
By Thursday, temperatures climb into the upper 60s to near 70°F, followed by a warmer push Friday with highs reaching the low to mid-70s. A slight chance of rain returns late week, but for now, dry spring weather holds steady.
Looking ahead, this warming trend signals a broader shift toward more typical spring conditions across the Southeast.
Enjoy the sunshine, but don’t forget that jacket in the morning. Are you feeling those chilly starts where you are?
