Updated Triangle forecast shows freezing temps, black ice overnight Monday
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- Winter weather advisory covers Durham, Orange, Wake and Johnston counties.
- Snow totals expected from trace amounts to a half-inch across the Triangle on Monday.
- Wet surfaces likely will freeze overnight; expect icy roads into late morning Tuesday.
A wintry mix fell across the Triangle on Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, and the temperatures overnight are expected to be cold enough to freeze any moisture on the ground.
The freeze could cause icy, dangerous road conditions overnight and on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Durham, Orange, Wake and Johnston counties until noon Tuesday.
Meteorologists initially expected that the Triangle would receive up to an inch of snow Monday. The updated forecast from Monday afternoon still expected trace amounts to up to a half-inch of snow around the Triangle.
Overnight temperatures across the Triangle
Here are the expected low temperatures for Triangle cities and towns overnight Monday into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
- Apex: 21
- Carrboro: 21
- Cary: 21
- Chapel Hill: 21
- Durham: 21
- Fuquay-Varina: 23
- Garner: 23
- Hillsborough: 19
- Holly Springs: 23
- Knightdale: 21
- Morrisville: 21
- Raleigh: 22
- Rolesville: 21
- Wake Forest: 20
- Zebulon: 21
Wind chill will make it feel even colder.
How are the roads in the Triangle?
With overnight temperatures expected to be some of the coldest of the season, water on roads and sidewalks may freeze. Temperatures were expected to dip below freezing Monday evening, potentially causing black ice.
Areas that appear wet will probably be icy Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service said in a briefing Monday afternoon.
The sun won’t be shining early Tuesday, and temperatures are not expected to rise enough to melt the ice until around 11 a.m. or noon Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
This story was originally published December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM.
