The first days of spring will come with cold air and the possibility for some snow in the Triangle.
Raleigh, N. C. — The first days of spring will come with cold air and the possibility for some snow in the Triangle.
Monday and Tuesday will be cloudy with some possible showers before the chance for more precipitation goes back up Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
« Not everyone will see rain on Monday, but there will be some patchy sprinkles on and off, » said WRAL meteorologist Mike Moss. « By late morning through the afternoon, we’ll have about a 30 to 40 percent chance for rain. »
A band of heavier showers could move in overnight, triggering some thunder, lightening and heavy rain south of the Triangle, but it will quickly move out to the coast by Tuesday morning.
Tuesday could see some light rain before a low pressure system moves into North Carolina late Tuesday night, increasing the chance for rain, which could change to snow or sleet early Wednesday morning. According to Moss, areas north and west of Raleigh will be most affected by the snow between morning and midday.
Moss said there is a 20 percent to 30 percent of seeing an inch of snow fall in the Triangle, but temperatures on Wednesday will climb above freezing, causing the precipitation to change back to rain in time for the evening commute.
« Current models show that the snow could turn back into rain by the afternoon, » said Moss, adding that it is unlikely enough snow will accumulate to affect roads. Models show that Raleigh could receive anywhere from a trace to.10 inch of snow.
Following Wednesday’s possible wintry mix, Thursday and Friday will be sunny again, with temperatures in the low 50s.
The weekend will be warmer, with highs closer to 60 degrees.
