Residents in Raleigh can anticipate sunny skies today, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh, NC reports fair weather with a high near 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Local folks can enjoy a light north wind on what is shaping up to be a clear day, offering a much-needed reprieve from the 28-degree chill felt early this morning.
The current conditions showcase a humidity level at 96%, a dewpoint of 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and calm wind speeds, contributing to the serene early January weather. The barometric pressure stands at 30.05 inches. Though the temperature may have started off on the frosty side, the promise of milder weather lies ahead.
Looking into tonight, the NWS forecasts increasing clouds with a low around 31 degrees and calm wind, indicating that a coat might still be the evening's close companion. As the week kicks off tomorrow, conditions are again expected to be mostly sunny with the temperature rising to a comfortable high near 57 degrees.
The trend of mild conditions continues into Tuesday with a forecasted high near 66 degrees under partly sunny skies. Light winds from the southwest will begin to pick up in the morning between 5 to 8 mph. As for Wednesday, the NWS predicts a high near a pleasing 70 degrees under partly sunny conditions. A somewhat warmer night awaits on Wednesday, with an expected low around 47 degrees.
As the week progresses, Raleigh residents should see a mix of sun and clouds with highs consistently in the mid to upper-60s. However, the outlook for the weekend brings a change in the pattern. Friday anticipates a chance of rain with a 30% chance of precipitation and by Friday night, those odds increase to 50%, as reported by NWS. Saturday also holds a potential for rain with a 40% chance of precipitation amid mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68 degrees.
