Raleigh is waking up to clear skies and temperatures in the mid-40s Friday, but sunshine will quickly push the city toward a high near 70 degrees. Rain is not expected, and north winds should stay light to moderate at up to 9 mph. It is a crisp start with a comfortable afternoon waiting on the other side.
Cool Nights, Mild Weekend Afternoons
Friday night will turn partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 46 degrees and northeast winds near 7 mph. Saturday should remain mostly sunny with a high near 68, while northeast winds pick up to between 6 and 12 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh. Sunday brings another sunny day near 70 degrees, with no rain in the forecast.
Dry Pattern Holds Into Next Week
The calm stretch continues Monday and Tuesday, when highs should reach about 70 and 72 degrees under sunny skies. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 70, followed by Thursday with a high near 71.
Overnight lows will generally stay in the 40s, with Wednesday night near 45. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Raleigh area, making the week ahead a straightforward one for outdoor plans—provided you remember a jacket after sunset.
