Raleigh, North Carolina – A noticeable warm-up is set to spread across North Carolina by Thursday as temperatures rise well above freezing, signaling a mid-February shift that could bring wetter roads and changing travel conditions statewide.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, the 8–14 day outlook valid from Friday, February 13 through Thursday, February 19 favors above-normal temperatures across nearly all of North Carolina. Daytime highs are expected to climb into the 40s and 50s beginning Thursday, with even warmer readings possible across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and the Triangle region all fall within the stronger warm signal, while the mountains also trend milder than seasonal averages. Overnight lows are forecast to remain above freezing in many areas, limiting frost but increasing the likelihood of persistent damp conditions.
Precipitation probabilities trend near to slightly above normal during this period, raising the potential for periods of rain as warmer air pushes north. The North Carolina Department of Transportation notes that major corridors including I-40, I-85, I-77, and I-95 could see slick conditions during periods of rainfall, especially during the morning and evening commute windows.
The warmer pattern is expected to hold into the middle of next week. Residents should remain alert for updated advisories, as additional alerts may be issued if rainfall timing or localized impacts become more defined across North Carolina.
