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North Carolina greets the new year with a sharp chill in the air as Winter Weather makes its presence felt early. Cold ground, calm winds, and rising clouds signal a fast-changing pattern for the Raleigh area heading into the first Sunday of 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, morning temperatures hover near 30 degrees, cold enough for frost on vehicles and grassy surfaces. Skies turn increasingly cloudy through the day, while highs climb toward 60. That warm-up sets the stage for incoming moisture and changing travel conditions…