Raleigh, North Carolina – North Carolina is expected to see a noticeable but measured warm-up during the first full week of February, as a partial thaw spreads across the Southeast while colder air lingers farther north along the East Coast.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from Tuesday through the following Monday are still favored to run near or slightly below normal across parts of the state. However, daytime highs are expected to climb several degrees higher than late January levels. Across central North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro, highs may reach the upper 40s to low 50s at times, with overnight lows settling into the upper 20s and 30s.
Western North Carolina, including the Blue Ridge and higher elevations, will remain cooler, with colder nights and occasional frost concerns. Even so, the broader pattern does not indicate a prolonged surge of Arctic air, marking a shift away from the harshest winter cold.
Precipitation chances appear limited during this period, lowering the risk for widespread rain or wintry weather. Travel along major routes such as I-40, I-85, and I-77 should remain largely unaffected, though patchy early morning frost is possible in sheltered areas.
Residents are encouraged to stay alert for chilly mornings and continue seasonal precautions. While this warm-up is not a signal of spring’s arrival, it does point to a gradual easing of winter conditions as February moves forward, with additional updates possible as the pattern evolves.
