Rain taps steadily against windshields across the Triangle this morning, and low clouds blur the skyline. At 51 degrees with light rain and mist, visibility drops to about four miles in spots.
North Carolina faces a soggy start, especially along I-40 and I-440 where pavement remains slick. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, rain continues through midday with a 100 percent chance of measurable rainfall. Highs climb to 61 degrees as winds shift from southwest to northwest, occasionally gusting near 20 mph.
Pockets of heavier showers may briefly reduce visibility during the late morning commute. Allow extra space between vehicles and avoid sudden braking on wet ramps. Conditions improve gradually later this afternoon, but damp roads linger into evening.
Clouds hold tonight with lows near 44 degrees and a lingering 40 percent chance of rain before early morning. Friday stays mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a high near 55. Keep umbrellas handy through early afternoon.
A noticeable shift arrives this weekend. Sunshine builds Saturday with highs near 65 degrees. Sunday turns even warmer, reaching 71 degrees under mostly sunny skies. It will feel more like early April than late February, offering a preview of March spring warmth.
Early next week trends cooler and unsettled again. Monday brings a 50 percent chance of rain with highs near 49. Tuesday rebounds slightly into the low 50s with additional rain chances. Longer-range signals suggest above-normal temperatures returning late next week, reinforcing a broader warming pattern into early March.
Driving today? Watch for ponding on roads and tell us how conditions look in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Raleigh, NC:
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 55, chance of rain.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 65.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 71.
Monday: Cloudy, high 49, 50% chance of rain.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 51, 40% chance of rain.
