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Raleigh, North Carolina – An unsettled winter pattern may take shape across North Carolina late next week, bringing increasing chances for both rain and snow between Jan 20 and Jan 26. While exact storm timing remains uncertain, the broader setup supports multiple opportunities for precipitation, with temperatures fluctuating enough to keep both rain and snow in play.
According to the National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center, North Carolina is included in an area with a 40 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the 8–14 day period. Temperature signals during that same window suggest near-seasonal variability, placing much of the state in a transition zone where precipitation type may change by location, elevation, and time of day…