Raleigh woke up Saturday, February 28, 2026 under low clouds and pockets of fog, with temperatures in the low 40s at Raleigh–Durham International Airport. Those gray skies will not stick around all day, though, as clouds thin late morning and give way to afternoon sunshine, with highs climbing into the mid-60s.
Afternoon Sunshine and Light Winds
Skies are expected to clear from the northwest between late morning and mid-afternoon, leaving partly to mostly sunny conditions and a high near 65°F. Winds will stay light out of the north, generally around 2 mph, so outdoor plans, errands, or a quick coffee run should feel comfortably mild by the afternoon.
Tonight and Sunday
Tonight looks mostly clear with a low around 43°F and a slight chance of patchy fog developing overnight. Looking ahead to Sunday, March 1, 2026, the warmup continues. Expect a mostly sunny sky and a high near 74°F as westerly breezes pick up to around 2-7 mph, setting up a classic early-spring-feeling day.
Small Chance of Wintry Mix Early Next Week
Before you pack away the winter gear completely, there is a low-confidence signal for a wintry mix Monday into Tuesday morning (Monday, March 2, 2026 into Tuesday, March 3, 2026), mainly across the northern Piedmont and toward the Virginia border. The National Weather Service Raleigh notes that precipitation type and amounts remain uncertain. The most likely outcome is only a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of liquid equivalent, although a brief period of sleet or freezing rain could still produce slick spots on bridges and other elevated surfaces in the worst-case locations.
Commute Tips
No watches or warnings are in effect for central North Carolina this morning, and weekend travel should be straightforward. If you need to be on the road early next week, keep tabs on changing conditions by checking road reports with NCDOT 511 and monitoring updated forecasts before you head out.
