NORTH CAROLINA — A developing low-pressure system is expected to move through tonight into Sunday, bringing periods of rain for much of the state before colder air arrives late in the day. While most communities should stay wet rather than wintry, parts of northeast North Carolina may see snowflakes mixing in Sunday evening, mainly northeast of Raleigh, as temperatures drop and moisture wraps around the storm.
The overall message: plan for a damp, changeable Sunday, then keep an eye on the far northeast late Sunday night—especially if you’re traveling toward the Virginia line.
Low-Pressure System Brings Rain Tonight and On-and-Off Showers Sunday
Forecast discussion tied to the latest radar projections points to rain developing tonight and continuing on and off through Sunday. The Sunday pattern looks unsettled rather than a single solid line of rain, which means some towns may get steady showers while others bounce between drizzle, breaks, and heavier bursts.
By Sunday afternoon and evening, the low is expected to pull more moisture back into the region, increasing coverage again—especially across central and eastern North Carolina.
Cold Air Arrives Late, Keeping Mountain Snow on the Table
As colder air filters in behind the system, snow in the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains remains the more reliable wintry outcome. In the mountains, temperatures are typically cold enough for snow to develop even when lower elevations stay rain…