Raleigh, NC – A soft gray layer hangs above the Triangle this morning as damp air settles over wet pavement, creating a slow and almost hushed start to a busy Thanksgiving travel weekend.
Light showers drift across Wake County, urging drivers to take their time on I-40, US-1, and the Beltline as traffic builds through late morning. Travelers should keep umbrellas handy, check tire pressure, and plan for longer airport drop-off lines at RDU.
According to the National Weather Service Raleigh office, scattered showers may linger through midday before patchier clouds take over. Breezes stay light, but brief reductions in visibility could still affect early movers heading toward Durham or Cary. Temperatures hold mild for now, yet the pattern hints at a gradual November cooling trend as we enter the holiday stretch.
According to NCDOT, leaf-clogged drains remain an issue in neighborhood corridors, especially near older curbs in southeast Raleigh. Crews continue clearing debris, though ponding may still occur in low-lying spots during heavier pockets of rain. Friday introduces another window for light showers as a weak disturbance slides east, which may tighten traffic for those starting extended Thanksgiving trips.
To be fair, the cooler push expected Sunday and Monday brings no winter threat this far south, but models show a subtle Winter Tease aloft with slightly drier and crisper air. Travelers heading north into Virginia should watch for sharper temperature changes that could spark early-season flurries well beyond the Triangle.
The weekend overall stays simple: warm for November, breezy at times, and decent for yard cleanup or early decorating—just keep an eye on passing showers as holiday travel ramps up.
Five-Day Forecast for Raleigh, NC:
Sat: 73/52 – Chance showers; slower travel early.
Sun: 67/40 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze.
Mon: 69/41 – Mostly sunny; crisp feel.
Tue: 67/40 – Partly sunny; light north wind.
Wed: 70/42 – Mild and dry; strong Thanksgiving travel window.
