Forecast Last Updated at Monday, September 24, 2018 at 4:13PM

Cloudier/Cooler Start To The Week

Skies will be cloudy tonight and there will be some spotty drizzle or light rain, most prominent in southern/eastern sections closer to the Blue Ridge. Mostly cloudy skies continue on Tuesday, and perhaps a shower, although we’re not expecting significant rainfall until later Wednesday into Thursday. We’re hoping we can clear things out for a generally dry weekend coming up.

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Monday Hi: 73 Lo: 64 Mostly cloudy with some spotty light rain or drizzle possible; Light SE wind

Tuesday Hi: 77 Lo: 64 Mostly cloudy; Maybe a passing shower; SE wind 5-10 mph

Wednesday Hi: 79 Lo: 64 Mostly cloudy; Mainly PM showers & thunderstorms likely

Thursday Hi: 76 Lo: 63 Cloudy with showers likely; Maybe a thundershower

Friday Hi: 77 Lo: 60 Partly sunny; Maybe a leftover shower

Further Out

Saturday - Partly to mostly sunny & pleasant; High in the upper 70s; Low near 60 degrees
Sunday - More sun than clouds; Nice; High in the upper 70s; Low near 60 degrees

Forecast Discussion

High pressure nosing down the eastern slopes of the mountains and Foothills will promote a wedge of cooler and more moist air through tonight. This will promote overcast skies and maybe some spotty light rain or drizzle --- We’re not expecting much in the way of rainfall at all. You will notice the difference in temperatures, however.

The wedge will slowly begin to release on Tuesday, but we still expect mostly cloudy skies and perhaps a passing light shower.

A cold front will approach the region by late Wednesday, providing our best shot at more significant rainfall later Wednesday through Thursday.

We’re anticipating a cleaner frontal passage by Friday, which will hopefully set us up for a dry and pleasant weekend across western North Carolina. We'll be monitoring the progress of that front to see if that becomes a reality.

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