Wet Weekend, at Times, Dangerous Cold Next Week

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Good morning! Out-the-door temps in the mid 20s to low 30s. Another nice day is on tap for the Central NC today as temps climb into the low to mid 50s with lots of sun. Soak it in now because this is likely the nicest day of the forecast period. Shower chances increase this weekend. Dangerous cold arrives next week.

THE WEEKEND: Temperatures will be on the rise again today a weak ridge starts to build and shift eastward. Highs Friday and Saturday will be in the 50s with lows in the 30s and 40s.

A low-pressure system is forecast to develop over the south-central United States and track eastward into the Atlantic over the weekend. This will bring the chance for rain to the viewing area with the best chance of precipitation early-day Saturday with lingering showers possible on Sunday.

SUNDAY FLAKES: There is a slight chance for a few snowflakes to mix in with showers late Sunday for areas along and north of I-85. At this time, there is the potential for some minor snow accumulations, less than a half inch, along with some minor impacts through Sunday evening.

MORE WINTRY PRECIP NEXT WEEK??: The flavor of the forecast for Sunday night and beyond remains the same, it is going to get very cold Monday through Wednesday. Wind chills values will drop into the single digits Tuesday and Wednesday morning at the very least, perhaps approaching zero Wednesday morning.

Still keeping an eye on the storm potential during the middle of next week, but similar amounts of uncertainty remain compared to the last forecast update and thus no changes were made at this time.

Have a great day!

Kweilyn