Raleigh starts Monday with mostly clear skies, a brisk northwest breeze and temperatures in the mid-60s. The afternoon will turn mostly sunny and reach about 81 degrees, with wind gusts up to 22 mph adding a little snap to the otherwise pleasant Columbus Day forecast.
Warm, Dry Stretch Takes Over
The warmth builds quickly after Monday, with a sunny high near 86 degrees Tuesday and an unusually toasty 90 degrees Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Raleigh expects mostly dry conditions through the workweek, with highs near 88 degrees Thursday and Friday.
Overnight temperatures will stay mild, ranging from the upper 50s Monday night to the mid-60s Wednesday and Thursday nights. Rain chances remain minimal, although a strong cold front could bring a few light showers as it crosses the area late Friday.
Sharp Weekend Cooldown Arrives
The front will deliver a dramatic change by Saturday, when Raleigh's high is expected to reach only 64 degrees under sunny skies. Saturday night could dip to around 42 degrees, and patchy frost is possible in colder outlying areas.
Sunday will remain much cooler, with a high near 63 degrees and a slight chance of rain showers after 2 p.m. Skies should turn mostly clear Sunday night, with temperatures falling to about 44 degrees, and no watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted.
