Mostly cloudy, cool today with rain showers tonight

Cold and windy Tuesday

Cold and windy Tuesday

Today will be mostly cloudy and cool, with highs around 55 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Rain showers will likely begin by 10 p.m.,and continue through the night. Lows will be around 45 degrees.

On Sunday, the showers will likely occur before 3 p.m. Highs will be around 51 degrees.

The chance of rain tampers off as evening rolls on, leaving a minimal chance of rain showers before 7 p.m., then again after 5 a.m. temperatures fall to a low around 36 degrees.

A mix of snow and rain will occur before 10 a.m. on Monday, accompanied by rising winds.

On Monday, the rain/snow mix will change to only snow during the morning, and the snow is expected to continue throughout the day. It will be a blustery day, with sustained winds around 30 mph and gusts as high as 45 mph. Temperatures aren’t expected to rise from overnight, gradually falling from 36 degrees as the day goes on.

The snowfall is expected to continue through 1 a.m. on Monday into Tuesday morning. Winds will continue overnight, though gradually falling as the night goes on. Lows will be around 21 degrees, though winds will make it feel like it is in the single digits.

Total snowfall on Monday may be half an inch to 2 inches of snow in some places. The falling temperatures could also cause slick road conditions, especially after dark.

About the Author