Raleigh woke up to a gray, damp start, with temperatures near 46°F and patchy fog trimming visibility on some side streets. The steady rain that soaked the Triangle over the weekend has mostly wrapped up, but leftover low clouds and early-morning fog are still poised to slow the commute in spots. Expect clouds to thin for a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon, with a milder stretch lining up for the rest of the week.
Fog Tonight Into Tuesday Morning
Radiational fog is likely late Monday night into early tomorrow morning (February 17), with locally dense pockets possible, especially across low-lying, saturated areas west of US-1. Forecasters at the NWS Raleigh say light winds and wet ground will favor widespread fog development, and visibility could drop below a quarter mile in some spots. If you have to be on the road tomorrow morning, give yourself extra time and be ready for visibility to change quickly, particularly on secondary roads.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up And A Warm Stretch
North winds will kick up this afternoon, generally 5 to 12 mph with gusts around 20 to 25 mph at times, which will make it feel a bit cooler than the actual air temperature. Temperatures trend up through the week, with highs near 63°F tomorrow and climbing into the 70s by Thursday and Friday. A few weak disturbances could still bring a chance of light rain from late Thursday into the weekend, so keep outdoor plans flexible, since the exact timing of those showers is still uncertain.
This story updates our earlier forecast about the weekend rain, which detailed the heavier totals and minor flooding concerns. See the original Hoodline coverage on the recent all-day rain threat for more background.
Quick tips: slow down in fog, use low beams, and leave extra stopping distance. If you rely on transit, check for any service updates before you head out. We will follow up if any advisories are issued overnight.
