Measurable snow is expected in the Triangle this weekend. Latest forecast
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- Confidence rises that the Triangle will see measurable snow between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1.
- Raleigh and Durham face below-freezing highs and nightly lows in the teens.
- Eastern North Carolina may also get snow this weekend.
Read the latest story from Friday, Jan. 30: Snow, extreme cold & gusty winds expected in the Triangle. Weekend forecast
Confidence continues to increase that the Triangle will get snow this weekend.
Still days away from the potential event, meteorologists at the National Weather Service are not yet giving specific forecasts for amounts or impacts, but at least light measurable snow in central North Carolina is possible.
As of Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, meteorologists expect that the precipitation will come in the form of snow, falling in central North Carolina between Friday night, Jan. 30 and Sunday morning, Feb. 1.
Light snowfall, such as flurries, can’t be ruled out Friday afternoon across the northern parts of the Triangle, and precipitation should be winding down, from west to east, by Sunday morning.
Parts of the Triangle, including Raleigh, have a 50% chance of seeing moderate impacts from the storm; moderate impacts could include dangerous driving conditions and closes to infrastructure.
Very cold temperatures are expected to continue during and after the potential storm.
In Raleigh and Durham, high temperatures are below freezing Saturday and Sunday. Low temperatures are in the teens, and wind chill values are in the single digits, near zero.
Snow possible in Eastern NC
Eastern North Carolina is also gearing up for snow accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City, most of the region has a 60%-80% chance of seeing moderate impacts from the storm, including snow, strong winds and coastal flooding.
It’s too soon for accumulation specifics, but as of Wednesday morning, there are high probabilities of at least minor accumulating snow.
The final track and intensity of the low pressure system will determine the impacts from the snow.
This story was originally published January 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM.
