Raleigh residents will experience a blend of showers and sunshine throughout the week, with temperatures varying from the chilly lows of the upper 30s to pleasant highs reaching into the 70s. The National Weather Service in Raleigh advises locals that there will be "a chance of showers, mainly before 4pm" today, with the rest of the day being partly sunny and a high near 60 degrees.
The weather is set to clear up tonight, as Raleigh expects "mostly clear" skies and lows around 37 degrees. The calm should not be deceptive, as the wind speeds will be mild, ranging from 5 to 7 mph. The NWS forecasts that tomorrow will bring sunny skies with a significant temperature hike, expecting "a high near 72." Nearing mid-week, citizens can look forward to even warmer temperatures on Wednesday, with a high nearing 77 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
However, as the week progresses, the chance for rain returns. Thursday's weather may be of most interest, with the NWS predicting "showers likely, mainly after 2pm." Despite the predicted rain, temperatures will stay quite friendly, with a high near 71 degrees, though the chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Following the showers, Thursday night should bring partly cloudy conditions, with a low around 37, continuing the theme of precipitation with the chance of rain lingering at 60 percent.
The NWS forecast for the end of the week and into the weekend suggests a reprieve from the rain, allowing for outdoor plans to flourish under "sunny" skies on Friday and a "high near 62." The nocturnal weather for Friday is slated to be "mostly clear," providing ideal conditions for stargazers and those enjoying the crisp evening air. Over the weekend, Raleigh looks forward to a "mostly sunny" Saturday, with highs dancing around the 68-degree mark and moderate lows in the mid-40s during the night.
As Sunday rolls in, so does the warmth, with "sunny" skies and a high that is expected to be near 71, as per the NWS.
