First frost possible early Tuesday in Triangle
The first frost of the year is possible early Tuesday, with temperatures in Raleigh forecast to dip to 35 degrees by 6 a.m. before the sun rises for a clear but chilly Election Day.
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"If you're heading out to vote in the morning, coats are required," said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. "During the afternoon, you can shed the coats. It's going to be mild."
A frost advisory issued for the western half of North Carolina early Tuesday includes the Triangle. Frost will be most likely between 3 and and 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, and cold-sensitive plants could be in danger.
"This here is not going to be a killing freeze. That may come Sunday," Maze said.
While the day will start off chilly, temperatures are expected to rise to near 70 degrees by mid-day.
The cold temperatures are a result of a high pressure system from the north pushing chilly air into the area over the next couple of days.
A cold front hitting the area Wednesday could come with some light rain. Tuesday and the later portion of the week should remain completely dry.
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