Raleigh is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 45 degrees Monday morning, but the day will quickly turn mild and bright. Sunshine should push temperatures close to 70 before the air cools back into the 60s later in the afternoon.
There is no rain in Monday's forecast, and west winds should stay manageable. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has no watches, warnings or advisories posted for the area.
Warm Sunshine Holds Through Veterans Day
Tuesday looks even warmer, with sunny skies and a high near 71 degrees. Patchy frost could develop in colder spots Tuesday morning, while Tuesday night should bring a few passing clouds.
Veterans Day will stay mostly sunny and mild, reaching about 71 degrees with only a light breeze. It is the last easy stretch for outdoor plans before clouds, showers and colder air begin moving into the forecast.
Showers Arrive Thursday Before A Windy Cooldown
A chance of rain showers returns after 7 a.m. Thursday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees. The chance of precipitation is around 40%, and a few showers could linger into Thursday night before ending early Friday.
Friday turns noticeably cooler, with a high near 58 and northwest gusts of 30 to 35 mph. The forecast then trends colder for the weekend, with highs near 63 Saturday and 57 Sunday, while overnight temperatures fall to the mid-30s and frost or freeze conditions become more likely in outlying areas.
The late-week shift is a sharper turn than the warmer outlook published Sunday by Hoodline. For now, Raleigh gets several more sunny, jacket-optional afternoons before the forecast starts acting much more like November.
