North Carolina – Temperatures are expected to dip toward freezing during the overnight hours across much of the state through Feb 23-27, raising concerns for black ice and patchy frost as colder air settles into the Southeast.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across the Carolinas are projected to hover near seasonal averages during the Feb 23-27 period, while precipitation chances remain limited. As the storm track shifts north and west, North Carolina sits on the quieter side of the pattern, but clear skies and light winds will allow overnight lows to fall quickly.
Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem may wake up to near-freezing temperatures on multiple mornings, increasing the risk of slick spots on bridges and overpasses along I-77 and I-85. Raleigh and areas along I-40 could also see patchy frost, especially in outlying and rural communities. In the mountains, including Boone and Asheville, colder valleys may dip below freezing, creating localized travel hazards before sunrise.
Farther south toward South Carolina and into Georgia and northern Florida, overnight freeze chances will gradually increase as the colder air presses deeper into the Southeast.
Drivers should remain alert for early-morning slick spots, and residents are encouraged to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing.
Additional updates may follow as nighttime freeze risks continue through Feb 23-27.
