Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU)

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Raleigh NC

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Raleigh NC
 35.79°N 78.65°W (Elev. 328 ft)
6:31 am EST Jan 19, 2026
10am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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