Residents in Raleigh and the central North Carolina region should prepare for changing weather, including rain and possible snowfall in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has forecasted a 50% chance of rain today, with clearing expected and a high of 56°F. The evening will have a 40% chance of rain, with areas of fog possible after 1 am, and the temperature will drop to around 43°F.
Sunday will likely see rain before 10 am, followed by showers between 10 am and 1 pm, with a high near 57°F. Early next week, temperatures are expected to drop significantly. According to the National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook, “Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected early next week. A prolonged period of sub-freezing temperatures is possible across portions of central NC Monday through the middle part of next week.” Martin Luther King Day will be sunny but cool, with highs around 33°F.
The National Weather Service’s Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of a possible winter storm starting Tuesday afternoon and potentially lasting into Wednesday. While the storm’s exact path remains uncertain, it is expected to impact central NC, with snow likely being the primary form of precipitation…