Raleigh is expected to see changing weather conditions in the coming days, with forecasts indicating a mix of rain and wintry precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, today’s fog is forecast to shift to increasing cloud cover, with a high near 53 degrees. A light west wind is likely to become calm by the afternoon.
Tonight, rain is possible between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., transitioning later into a mix of rain and snow with cloudy skies and a low around 33 degrees. Winds are expected to shift to the northeast at 5 to 9 mph, with the chance of precipitation rising to 60 percent. Minimal or no snow accumulation is forecast.
On Friday, rain and snow in the morning are expected to change to all rain after 9 a.m., with a high near 38 degrees. The chance of precipitation is forecast at 100 percent, with northeast winds around 7 mph. Friday night, rain chances decrease, mainly before 1 a.m., with a low near 31 degrees under cloudy skies. The chance of precipitation drops to 30 percent, with new precipitation amounts projected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
On Saturday, a slight chance of rain is expected after 1 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 47 degrees. This pattern is forecast to continue through the weekend and into early next week, with partly sunny days occasionally interrupted by chances of rain. Evening temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-30s.
In its Hazardous Weather Outlook, the National Weather Service has issued an alert for central North Carolina regarding a possible mix of cold rain, snow, and sleet tonight and Friday morning. A light coating may form on elevated surfaces but is expected to melt by Friday afternoon. Spotter activation is not anticipated, indicating a low-level threat from the incoming weather.
