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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 5:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 47. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 3 to 8 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 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 47. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport NC
 35.9°N 78.77°W (Elev. 400 ft)
6:31 am EST Jan 19, 2026
6am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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