As the residents of Raleigh, NC begin their New Year with a chill in the air, the National Weather Service offers a glimmer of hope with a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a climb to more temperate conditions. According to NWS Raleigh, the temperature today started at a brisk 32°F, yet is expected to rise significantly over the course of the day, hitting a comfortable high near 60.
The remainder of the week appears to carry the promise of a typical winter pattern with fluctuating conditions. Tonight, the skies will turn cloudy, posting a low around 39 degrees. However looking ahead to Saturday, people might want to keep their umbrellas close. Rain is forecast to dominate, especially after 7am, with NWS Raleigh predicting an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts capable of reaching up to half an inch.
As the weekend progresses, the likelihood of rain will diminish before the close of Saturday night, and Sunday promises a return to clear skies and sunshine. A high near 50 degrees on Sunday paired with a gentle north wind will provide a pleasant backdrop to any post-holiday outdoor activities. Those planning ahead can anticipate partly cloudy conditions Sunday night with lows around 30, maintaining the season's crisp atmosphere.
Looking ahead to the new workweek, Raleigh residents can expect mostly sunny weather. Highs will stay in the low 50s on Monday, warm slightly to around 62 degrees on Tuesday, and climb to near 67 degrees by Wednesday, offering a welcome break from the recent chill, as per the NWS forecast.
