Raleigh residents are looking at a mixed bag of weather conditions as the National Weather Service forecasts a calm but chilly week, with some looming possibilities of hazardous weather including freezing rain. According to the latest update, a high near 42 degrees is expected today, with wind chill values dipping as low as 22. The NWS Raleigh, NC office notes that "Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 27. Light northeast wind," making for a brisk start to the day. Visibility remains clear at 10 miles, despite the 77% humidity enveloping the area.
The week is set to progress with increasing clouds and a subsequent slight chance of rain between 11 am and noon on Tuesday, introducing the possibility of freezing rain as the week moves on. Despite the calm wind, the National Weather Service cautions low pressure will develop off the southeastern United States coast Monday night into Tuesday, bringing a chance of freezing rain to much of the forecast area. Residents along the US-1 corridor should especially be prepared to navigate potentially hazardous road conditions.
Christmas Day promises more stable conditions with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a high near 50 degrees, while calm winds are to start picking up slightly by evening. The following night's outlook suggests mostly cloudy skies with a low around 32, indicating a stable pattern of cold nights ahead.
Looking further ahead, Raleigh can anticipate partly sunny days with highs hovering around the low 50s, yet changing weather patterns bring a 40% chance of rain by the weekend. For more detailed weather information and updates, the NWS encourages individuals to visit their website at forecast.weather.gov.
