North Carolina – A pale winter sun rises over quiet neighborhoods as cool air settles low and visibility begins to blur. Moist ground and calm winds set the stage for patchy fog, adding an early challenge for drivers and school traffic across central North Carolina.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, no hazardous weather is expected today or tonight, but areas of fog may develop, especially late tonight into Tuesday morning. Temperatures start near 34 degrees early, then climb into the mid-50s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies.
Road conditions remain dry for now, though fog could reduce visibility along I-40, I-440, and US-1 by early Tuesday. Drivers should slow down in low-lying areas and near rivers. Headlights and extra following distance will help during the morning commute.
Tonight stays mostly clear with lows near 41. Fog becomes more likely toward daybreak Tuesday. Once it lifts, Tuesday turns warm and breezy, with highs near 65 and occasional gusts approaching 20 mph. By Wednesday, temperatures surge toward 69 with abundant sunshine, an unusual January warm-up that may catch some off guard.
Thursday remains mild with highs near 68, while clouds increase late. By Friday, a chance of rain arrives, paired with highs near 72. Wet roads could reintroduce travel slowdowns heading closer to the weekend, though no winter precipitation is expected at this time.
For now, winter takes a softer tone across Raleigh. Expect cool mornings, fog risks, and a dramatic temperature climb into midweek. Driving early Tuesday? How thick was the fog where you live?
Five Day Outlook for Raleigh, NC
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 56
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 65
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 69
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 68
- Friday: Chance of rain, mostly cloudy, high near 72
