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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 35.89°NLon: 78.78°WElev: 394ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.5 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 26 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Raleigh NC

Cold Weather Advisory until January 27, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 27, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 5. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Raleigh NC
 35.82°N 78.65°W (Elev. 262 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 pm EST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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