North Carolina skies hang gray and heavy this morning as mild air pushes temperatures to 40 degrees in Raleigh, setting up a damp and breezy day ahead. Sidewalks feel slick, and southwest winds already gust near 20 mph. By afternoon, scattered showers will begin dotting the Triangle, with steadier rain developing later.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, highs climb to around 61 degrees today under mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances increase after midday, then become likely tonight with precipitation totals between a quarter and half an inch. Winds may gust as high as 29 mph before easing later tonight.
Drivers along I-40 and the Beltline should plan for wet pavement and reduced visibility during heavier bursts. While temperatures stay well above freezing, cooler pockets north of the Triangle could briefly dip near the upper 30s late tonight. That raises a low but notable late-winter concern for patchy slick spots if rainfall lingers into colder air.
Rain continues Thursday with highs near 60 degrees. Another quarter to half inch is possible before showers taper late. Friday turns cooler, with highs in the mid-50s and a lingering rain chance. By Friday night, skies begin clearing.
The weekend delivers a true spring tease. Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 65. Sunday pushes even warmer, nearing 69 degrees under bright skies. Early next week trends mild overall, though another rain chance returns Monday before a broader warming trend builds through the 6-10 day outlook.
Five Day Outlook for Raleigh, NC:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 61. Rain developing.
Thursday: Rain likely, high near 60.
Friday: Chance of rain, high near 54.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 65.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 69.
