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Raleigh, North Carolina – Winter may linger a bit longer across North Carolina, but signs still point toward a milder path into spring compared to much of the country. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter by tradition and pushing the typical nationwide warm-up closer to mid-March.
According to the National Weather Service, North Carolina is grouped within a broader Southeast region that leans toward above-normal temperatures from February through April. That suggests colder shots are still possible, especially overnight and in the mountains, but prolonged winter conditions are less likely than farther north. Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and the Triangle could see brief cool spells through March, followed by more frequent springlike afternoons as the season progresses…