North Carolina begins the day with winter still holding firm along the coast.
Cold air settles over Wilmington, and frost clings to car windows and rooftops.
Early temperatures sit near 24 degrees, with calm winds keeping the chill locked in place. While skies stay clear, the cold feels sharp during the morning hours. Anyone heading out early should bundle up, especially before sunshine gains strength.
Conditions improve steadily through the day. Bright sun pushes afternoon highs into the mid-40s, making it feel noticeably better than sunrise. Roads remain dry, and travel conditions stay quiet across coastal communities.
Tonight turns partly cloudy, with lows falling back into the lower 30s. While not as cold as this morning, another chilly start greets early commuters Tuesday.
A dramatic shift follows. Tuesday afternoon surges into the mid-60s, delivering a springlike feel to southeastern North Carolina. Winds turn southwest, helping temperatures climb quickly. It’s one of the warmest February days so far this month.
Clouds increase Tuesday night as moisture returns. By Wednesday, February 11, rain chances rise, especially during the afternoon. Forecast models show a 40 percent chance of rain, with light amounts expected. Roads may turn slick during peak travel times, but flooding is not a concern.
Cooler air briefly slips in Wednesday night, dropping lows into the upper 30s, before sunshine returns Thursday. Highs settle near 55 degrees, keeping conditions mild for February.
Late week stays unsettled. Friday brings another chance of rain, with highs near 52 degrees. Despite the clouds, temperatures remain well above freezing.
Looking into early next week, longer-range trends point to above-normal temperatures continuing, hinting that winter’s grip may loosen further across coastal North Carolina.
5-Day Outlook – Wilmington, NC
- Today: Sunny, high 45
- Tuesday: Sunny and warm, high 66
- Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 66
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 55
- Friday: Chance of rain, high 52
