Raleigh, North Carolina – Drier conditions and well above-normal temperatures could impact North Carolina Feb. 18-22, limiting rain and winter weather risk statewide.
According to the National Weather Service 6-10 Day Outlook issued Thursday, Feb. 12, precipitation across North Carolina is expected to trend below seasonal averages during the Feb. 18-22 period. Meanwhile, temperatures carry an 80-90% probability of running above normal, signaling a sustained mild pattern across the Southeast.
Most of the state, including Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro, is expected to see limited rainfall during the period. Any isolated showers that develop are not expected to produce widespread impacts.
Western North Carolina, including Asheville and higher elevations along the Tennessee border, is also forecast to remain largely above freezing. The above-normal temperature trend significantly reduces the likelihood of snow or ice accumulation.
The broader weather pattern supports heavier precipitation and snowfall potential farther north across portions of the Midwest and Great Lakes. Across the Carolinas, the dominant signal favors warmth and reduced rainfall.
For commuters and college students returning after President’s Day week, mainly dry conditions could support smoother travel along Interstate 40, Interstate 85 and Interstate 95 corridors, with minimal weather-related disruptions expected.
The National Weather Service notes that 6-10 day outlooks reflect probability trends rather than exact temperature or rainfall totals. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts for refined details as the period approaches.
