Raleigh, NC – North Carolina will plunge into its coldest stretch of the season early next week as Arctic air drives a powerful cold front across the state. According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, temperatures will crash Monday night, November 10, into Tuesday morning, November 11, bringing widespread frost and a hard freeze from the Blue Ridge to the coastal plain.
Forecast lows are expected to bottom out near 22°F in Asheville, 25°F in Charlotte, and 27°F in Raleigh, while even the Sandhills and eastern counties could dip into the upper-20s. Coastal towns from Wilmington to the Outer Banks should see readings near freezing with frost likely by sunrise.
The National Weather Service offices in Raleigh and Greenville warn that this cold front will end the growing season statewide. Brisk northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will follow Monday evening’s frontal passage, driving wind chills into the upper-teens and low-20s across the Piedmont and mountain valleys.
According to the Weather Prediction Center’s Day 3–7 Hazards Outlook, North Carolina sits within a broad “Frost/Freeze” corridor stretching from the Gulf Coast through the Mid-Atlantic. The front’s intensity and reach mark one of the most widespread early-November freezes in recent years.
Tuesday’s highs will struggle to reach the 40s across much of the state, with clear skies but lingering cold. Conditions will slowly moderate midweek, though subfreezing mornings could continue through Thursday.
Residents are urged to wrap pipes, cover outdoor plants, and ensure pets have shelter. Early commuters should also watch for frost on bridges and shaded roads.
