Rain and snow expected today into tonight

Rain and snow is in the forecast for today. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF FILE

Rain and snow is in the forecast for today. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF FILE

A wintry mix will arrive this morning, bringing the possibility of freezing rain and sleet early followed by snow and rain before moving out tonight.

The rain and snow is expected before 5 p.m., followed by a chance of snow with snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible, mainly on grassy areas. The high for today will be near 36 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Road temperatures are above freezing, so freezing rain should be limited to elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses, according to the NWS.

A chance of snow and rain continues between 9 to 11 p.m. f. Tonight will be cloudy with a low around freezing. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.

Wednesday will be cloudy with a high near 41 degrees.

Wednesday night will start off cloudy before turning partly cloudy with an overnight low around 30 degrees.

Skies will be mostly sunny Thursday, which will have a high near 50 degrees.

Thursday nightwill be mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 37 degrees.

Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 48 degrees.

Friday night will be partly cloudy with an overnight low around 30 degrees.

This weekend is expected to be sunny with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.

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