RALEIGH, N.C. – A frosty dawn settles over the Triangle this Saturday, lawns glazed silver under calm skies as the region shakes off one of its chilliest mornings of the season. The frost advisory in effect until 9 a.m. will lift quickly as sunshine returns, marking a transition from crisp fall calm to a wetter early-week stretch that could complicate travel and outdoor plans before Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, clear skies today will allow a sharp rebound into the mid-60s by afternoon. Winds stay light and variable, giving the day a gentle feel ideal for farmers’ markets, cleanup work, or early trick-or-treat setups. By Sunday, clouds begin filtering in from the west, hinting at the first change toward unsettled weather as moisture builds ahead of a weak front.
Light rain could begin as early as late Sunday evening, mainly along and north of U.S. 64. Monday looks cooler and damp, with a 30–40% chance of rain through midday and gusty northeast winds up to 15 mph. Wet roads and slower commutes are possible, especially around I-40 and I-540 near Raleigh and Durham.
Residents should plan indoor alternatives for Monday events and keep umbrellas handy through Tuesday, when scattered showers may linger. No severe weather is expected, but cooler nights in the upper 40s will maintain that steady fall chill.
By midweek, drier air returns with highs near 60°F — a brief calm before Halloween’s next system nudges in late Thursday.
Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
Sat: 65/42 – Sunny; frost early, calm breeze.
Sun: 65/48 – Partly sunny; clouds increasing late.
Mon: 57/48 – Cloudy; 30% chance of rain, breezy.
Tue: 57/47 – Mostly cloudy; lingering light rain.
Wed: 59/44 – Partly sunny; cool and dry.
