The groundhog said “early spring.”
The daffodils seem to agree, popping up everywhere around the Cape Fear region.
But upcoming weather patterns say “Not so fast!”
The Carolinas are looking at a seasonal, if breezy, stretch this week, with high temperatures holding in the 50s through much of the workweek. But there could be some seriously chilly changes on the way.
Here’s the setup
High pressure will bring the Cape Fear region sunshine and a northerly flow for the next several days. Low pressure offshore will help create a pressure gradient to enhance winds, but any rain will stay to the south.
The main issue for the next couple of days will be a brisk north-to-northeast flow pulling chilly air into the Carolinas. This will make the afternoon highs of 55-58 feel a bit cooler. The wind also raises concerns for outdoor burning projects across the region. If you have any plans, try to hold off for a few days.
Overnight lows in Fayetteville will drop below 30 degrees by Wednesday morning, then slowly moderate. As dry as the air will be, morning frost shouldn’t be an issue.