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Raleigh, NC Weather: Rain Thursday Before Near-Freezing Friday Night Nov 13
Raleigh, NC – Residents across central North Carolina should prepare for a sharp temperature change later this week as pleasant fall weather with highs reaching the mid 70s gives way to rain, colder a
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-09T10:11:22.585Z
Raleigh, NC – Residents across central North Carolina should prepare for a sharp temperature change later this week as pleasant fall weather with highs reaching the mid 70s gives way to rain, colder air and overnight temperatures approaching freezing by Friday, November 13.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Raleigh, dry and mild conditions will continue through Wednesday before a cold front brings increasing rain chances Thursday and a noticeable cooldown heading into the weekend.
The temperature swing could be significant, with some communities transitioning from afternoon highs near 75 degrees to overnight lows around 32 degrees.
Warm Weather Continues Through Wednesday Monday, November 9, will feature sunny skies and afternoon highs between 66 and 74 degrees.
Overnight temperatures will fall between 35 and 42 degrees.
Tuesday will bring even warmer conditions, with highs ranging from 69 to 75 degrees under sunny skies.
Wednesday, Veterans Day, will remain pleasant, with partly cloudy skies and afternoon temperatures reaching 69 to 75 degrees.
No precipitation is expected through Wednesday.
Cold Front Brings Rain Thursday The weather pattern changes Thursday, November 12, as a cold front approaches central North Carolina.
The NWS forecasts a 30% to 50% chance of rain, with afternoon highs ranging from 64 to 73 degrees.
Rain chances will vary across the region as the system moves through.
Overnight temperatures Thursday are expected to fall between 39 and 46 degrees.
Temperatures Plunge Into the 50s Friday Behind the cold front, much colder air will spread across central North Carolina.
Friday's afternoon highs are expected to reach only 52 to 60 degrees, a substantial drop from the midweek warmth.
Rain chances decrease to approximately 10% to 30%, with sunshine returning to many locations.
Friday night could bring the coldest temperatures of the week, with lows between 32 and 37 degrees.
Near Freezing Conditions Possible Residents in colder inland and rural communities should monitor temperatures Friday night, particularly where readings approach the freezing mark.
Sensitive outdoor plants may need protection if temperatures reach freezing.
The NWS has not indicated a freeze warning in the supplied outlook.
Residents should continue monitoring updated forecasts as the cold front approaches and overnight temperature predictions become more precise.