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North Carolina feels winter press harder this morning as cold air settles low and still across the Triangle. The quiet start hides a fast-changing pattern. Strong northwest winds and sharply colder air move into central North Carolina, setting up a high-impact winter weekend for Raleigh and nearby communities.
By later today into Saturday, winds increase steadily. Gusts climb above 40 mph, especially across open areas and elevated roadways. The National Weather Service warns that these winds combine with falling temperatures to create a dangerous cold snap Saturday night into Sunday morning. Wind chill readings drop into the single digits to low teens, even though actual temperatures hover near the 20s…