Greensboro, North Carolina – Arctic air is expected to continue influencing northern North Carolina from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, though confidence in sustained below-normal temperatures is lower than across the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley as the region sits near the southern edge of the cold pattern.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, northern North Carolina falls within a roughly 50 percent probability zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. This places the region in a transition area, where colder air remains nearby but allows for occasional moderation, particularly during daytime hours.
Across the northern Piedmont, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and the Interstate 40 corridor, daytime highs are expected to trend below late-January averages at times, while overnight lows frequently dip into the 20s. Cold nights could allow icy patches to linger on bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads, especially during early morning travel.
Farther north toward the Virginia border, including areas near Mount Airy and Roxboro, colder air may hold more consistently. Rural and elevated locations could see enhanced cold pooling overnight, increasing the risk of refreeze on less-traveled roads.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation advises drivers to remain cautious during early morning and nighttime travel, particularly where temperatures dip below freezing. Residents are encouraged to monitor temperature swings, protect exposed pipes during colder nights, and stay weather-aware.
While confidence is lower than farther north, the broader Arctic pattern remains influential, keeping below-normal temperatures a continued possibility across northern North Carolina through Jan. 30.
