Extreme Cold Departs as Temperatures Near Seasonal Averages This Week
The recent intense cold weather will soon give way to more seasonal temperatures across the region. This week, residents can expect daytime highs ranging from the 50s to 60s. A gradual warming trend is forecasted following another hard freeze early in the week.
Weekly Temperature Overview
Starting Monday afternoon, temperatures will rise, with sunny skies expected. The highs for the day will be between 50 and 54 degrees. Although it remains breezy, conditions will be less windy compared to recent days. Monday night is predicted to be mostly clear, with a chance of patchy frost early Tuesday morning.
- Monday: High of 50-54°F, sunny and breezy.
- Tuesday: Morning lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s, highs in the low 60s, and chances of isolated showers.
- Wednesday: Morning rain, transitioning to afternoon dryness, with highs in the 50s.
- Thursday: Cooling temperatures near freezing in the morning, highs around 50°F under sunny skies.
- Friday: Morning lows in the mid-20s, daytime highs in the upper 50s.
- Weekend Forecast: Anticipated highs in the 60s, with some areas potentially reaching near 70°F.
Detailed Daily Forecast
On Tuesday, expect partly to mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures rising into the low 60s. A few showers may develop in the evening, particularly near the I-85 corridor. Rain is likely to become more widespread by Tuesday night, with overnight lows settling in the upper 40s and lower 50s.
By Wednesday morning, residents should see an end to the rain from north to south, leading to drier conditions by the afternoon. Thursday morning will bring another cool snap as temperatures hover near freezing, yet sunny and breezy conditions prevail during the day.
As the week progresses, temperatures will rebound, with highs steadily approaching the 60s. By the weekend and into early next week, many areas could experience temperatures nearing 70 degrees.
