Raleigh is waking up to clear skies and chilly air Saturday, with temperatures near 37 degrees before a sunny afternoon reaches about 55. The bigger concern arrives after dark: another cold night will set the stage for a widespread freeze across the region early Sunday.
Frost Lingers Saturday Morning
A Frost Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday, with frost possible in colder spots and temperatures expected to fall near freezing again overnight. The National Weather Service is urging residents to protect tender plants and exposed outdoor plumbing.
Saturday afternoon should stay dry and bright, with northwest winds between 3 and 9 mph and no rain in the forecast. Temperatures will slide quickly after sunset, reaching the low 30s overnight as skies remain clear.
Sunday Freeze Warning Covers Central North Carolina
The more serious cold arrives between 1 and 8 a.m. Sunday, when a Freeze Warning is in effect and temperatures could dip to around 31 or 32 degrees. Widespread frost is expected before 8 a.m., followed by sunshine and a high near 57, so the day will improve quickly once the sun is up.
This is a meaningful update from Friday’s Hoodline forecast, which outlined the weekend cold but described the Sunday threat as a watch. Residents with plants still living like it is early fall may want to move quickly Saturday evening.
Sunny Weather Warms Through Friday
The workweek stays dry and mostly sunny, with highs near 57 Monday, 59 Tuesday and 62 Wednesday. Thursday climbs to about 65, while Friday could reach 68 under mostly sunny skies, although overnight lows will remain cool in the 30s.
