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.

A Few Clouds

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Cary NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 39 °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 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Cary NC
 35.81°N 78.76°W (Elev. 436 ft)
6:21 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
8pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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