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Raleigh Welcomes Cool Breezes and Potential Weekend Showers, NWS Reports

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Published on February 12, 2026
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The National Weather Service (NWS) says Raleigh will have mostly sunny skies today with highs near 52 degrees. Northwest winds will range from 7 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 27 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, clearing later in the evening.

Friday in Raleigh is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 51 degrees and light winds. Friday night should remain mostly clear with lows around 29 degrees. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies again, with highs near 60 degrees, followed by a 30% chance of rain after 1 a.m. Saturday night and lows around 43 degrees.

The NWS forecasts rain likely before 1 p.m. Sunday, changing to showers later in the day, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 57 degrees. Rain is expected to continue into Sunday night, with showers before 1 a.m. transitioning back to rain afterward, maintaining an 80% chance of precipitation.

For Washington’s Birthday, Raleigh is expected to have partly sunny skies before 1 p.m. with a high near 57 degrees. Tuesday night should be partly cloudy with lows around 40 degrees. Tuesday is forecasted to be partly sunny with a high near 62 degrees.

The NWS forecasts continued cloud cover in Raleigh on Wednesday, with highs near 68 degrees. For the latest updates and detailed forecasts, visit the NWS website.