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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

A Few Clouds

32°F

0°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Cary NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light southwest wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Cary NC
 35.79°N 78.85°W (Elev. 358 ft)
3:28 am EST Jan 20, 2026
4am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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