Parts of central NC could see wintry mix by the weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The arctic temperatures are expected to remain in central North Carolina this week and there's another chance for winter weather by the end of the week.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday due potential for winter weather in the Northern parts of central NC.

Monday night: A stray rain/snow shower in the evening. Otherwise, expect a clearing sky late and cold air punching into the region. Low of 26.

Forecast for the week

Tuesday-Thursday: Bright and brisk. Wall-to-wall sunshine. Highs in the upper 30s to low 40s (but feels like temps in the low to mid 30s during the afternoon).

Friday: Increasing clouds. High of 41.

Friday Night - Saturday: Watching an area of low pressure that will bring rain and the chance of a wintry mix. The track of the area of low pressure is key and we will watch it closely. High of 40.

Sunday-Monday: Bright and blue with highs in the low 40s on Sunday and upper 40s by Monday.

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The cold blast will last through next week. Feels-like temperatures toward the end of the week could be in the low 30s in the afternoon.

There looks to be a wintry mix from Friday night into Saturday morning.

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