The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina, reports cold and windy conditions today, with wind chills in the teens and 20s. Temperatures are near 35°F (2°C) with northwest winds at 10 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Tonight will be clear with a low around 23°F, and west winds at 5 to 9 mph, gusting up to 21 mph.
Looking ahead, Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 46°F, though the day will start with brisk conditions. Clouds will increase Friday night, with a low around 33°F. Saturday brings milder temperatures, reaching a high near 57°F, with a slight chance of afternoon rain. Overnight, a storm system may bring a mix of rain and snow between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., followed by a chance of snow after 4 a.m, according to the NWS.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, warning of potential wintry precipitation across central North Carolina from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. While snow accumulation is possible, details remain uncertain due to the storm's unpredictable nature. Daytime highs on Sunday are expected to fall to the low 40s, with a 50% chance of snow.
Sunday night temperatures are expected to fall to around 19°F. Early next week, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will be sunny with highs near 40°F and lows around 21°F. The National Weather Service in Raleigh forecasts mostly sunny and clear conditions through midweek, with highs up to 44°F by Wednesday.
