North Carolina starts the day with damp roads and mist clinging to windshields across Raleigh. Light rain falls steadily this morning, and temperatures hover in the upper 40s. That mild air will not last. A strong cold front pushes through later today, setting up a quick shift that could catch drivers off guard.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, rain may briefly mix with or change to snow during the mid to late evening hours. Ground temperatures remain warm, so significant accumulation is not expected. Still, a light dusting on elevated or grassy surfaces cannot be ruled out. Wind gusts between 30 and 35 mph are also expected as colder air rushes in.
Drivers along I-40 and I-440 should prepare for reduced visibility in bursts of rain, then a quick temperature drop after sunset. If pavement cools fast enough, isolated slick spots could develop, especially on bridges. This is the time of year when flash freezing becomes a concern after wet roads refreeze.
Skies clear Monday with sunshine returning and highs near 46. Tuesday, February 24th turns sunny and milder, reaching the upper 40s. By midweek, temperatures surge into the low 60s, offering early spring warmth. Another round of rain looks possible Thursday, followed by dry and seasonably mild weather into next weekend. Longer-range trends point to above-normal temperatures heading into early March.
Five Day Outlook for Raleigh, North Carolina:
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 46.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 48.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 61.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 65.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 60.
