NORTH CAROLINA — A dramatically different weather pattern is settling across the state Monday as colder air returns under a classic wedge cold air damming setup, bringing mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers and much cooler temperatures compared to recent days.
After warmer spring-like conditions, highs today are dropping into the 40s and 50s for most communities, marking a noticeable shift. Winds out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph are reinforcing the cooler air mass across the region.
High Temperatures Fall Back Into the 40s and 50s
Across the northern and central Piedmont, temperatures are significantly cooler. Greensboro and Winston-Salem are near 44°, Durham around 45°, Raleigh near 46°, and Roxboro around 44°. Mountain communities are even colder, with Boone near 38°, Banner Elk around 39°, and Sparta close to 40°.
In western North Carolina, Asheville is near 46°, Hickory around 47°, and Marion close to 47°. These readings reflect the wedge’s influence, trapping cool air against the eastern slopes of the Appalachians…